Harare, Zimbabwe

Full City Profile

1,542,813 Population 4,160/sq mi density

4,902 ft Elevation 1,494 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Harare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,902 ft (1,494 m)
Area	370.9 sq mi (960.6 km²)
Population Density	4,160/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.8277°N, 31.0534°W
Timezone	Africa/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.11"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 30, 1993.

Sep 30, 1993	9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe	M3.7	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	8.1 in	Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	6.9 in
March	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.1 in
July	56°F (13°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
August	60°F (16°C)	0.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
October	69°F (21°C)	1.2 in
November	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
December	69°F (21°C)	7.2 in

Harare has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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