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Chipinge, Zimbabwe

Full City Profile

34,959 Population 11/sq mi density
3,638 ft Elevation 1,109 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Chipinge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Area3,058.5 sq mi (7,921.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1883°N, 32.6237°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 7, 2025.

Mar 15, 2006 146 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.6 147 km
Feb 22, 2006 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.4 135 km
Mar 22, 2006 143 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.2 144 km
Nov 3, 1990 146 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.1 147 km
Mar 15, 2006 Mozambique M5.1 146 km
Feb 3, 2008 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.1 135 km
Jun 30, 2006 121 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M5.0 122 km
May 12, 2006 149 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 150 km
Jul 11, 2006 123 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 124 km
Feb 28, 2006 129 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 130 km
Jan 10, 2012 145 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.9 146 km
Mar 14, 2006 133 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.8 134 km
Mar 23, 2006 145 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.8 146 km
Jul 6, 2011 133 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.7 134 km
Aug 3, 2006 136 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.7 137 km
Mar 29, 2008 112 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.7 113 km
Mar 12, 2006 Mozambique M4.7 136 km
Feb 23, 2006 105 km ESE of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe M4.7 140 km
Mar 6, 2006 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.6 135 km
Nov 1, 1990 103 km E of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe M4.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 108 km
2019 Idai Category 3 135 km
2007 Favio Category 2 199 km
2003 Japhet Category 2 182 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in Warmest
February 71°F (21°C) 8.2 in Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in

Chipinge has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.7").

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