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Balaka, Malawi

Full City Profile

40,950 Population 10,037/sq mi density
2,077 ft Elevation 633 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Balaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,077 ft (633 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density10,037/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9793°N, 34.9558°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.29"
Driest Month (May) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Feb 28, 1990 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi M5.1 145 km
Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 114 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 135 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 134 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 129 km
Aug 30, 1996 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi M4.7 108 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 136 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 150 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 134 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 124 km
Jan 3, 1998 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi M4.6 91 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 109 km
Jan 30, 2025 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 64 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 149 km
Jun 14, 2012 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi M4.3 54 km
Jan 29, 2005 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi M4.0 58 km
Apr 9, 2000 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M3.9 65 km
May 5, 2022 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi M3.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in

Balaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.3") and May the driest (0.4").

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