Chivhu, Zimbabwe

Full City Profile

12,958 Population 4/sq mi density

4,757 ft Elevation 1,450 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Chivhu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Area	3,080.7 sq mi (7,978.9 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-19.0211°N, 30.8922°W
Timezone	Africa/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.05"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 21, 2006.

May 21, 2006	9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe	M4.5	92 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2019	Idai	Category 1	276 km
2000	Eline:leone	Category 1	298 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	6.1 in
February	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.3 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
May	60°F (15°C)	0.2 in
June	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in
July	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.1 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.3 in
October	69°F (21°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
November	69°F (20°C)	3.9 in
December	68°F (20°C)	7.1 in	Wettest

Chivhu has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in July to 69°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →