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Dedza, Malawi

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34,882 Population 14/sq mi density
5,276 ft Elevation 1,608 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Dedza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,276 ft (1,608 m)
Area2,498.0 sq mi (6,469.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3779°N, 34.3332°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.37"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 52 km
Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 70 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 65 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 44 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 87 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 78 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 92 km
Aug 30, 1996 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi M4.7 113 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 63 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 69 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 62 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 58 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 60 km
Jan 30, 2025 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 59 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 61 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 86 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 94 km
Jun 14, 2012 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi M4.3 148 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 75 km
Feb 24, 1993 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi M4.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 9.4 in Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in
March 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in

Dedza has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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