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Hwange, Zimbabwe

Full City Profile

39,750 Population 3,060/sq mi density
2,516 ft Elevation 767 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Hwange has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,516 ft (767 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density3,060/sq mi
Coordinates-18.3645°N, 26.4988°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on May 24, 2022.

May 24, 2022 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.7 126 km
Mar 15, 2008 46 km SW of Lupane, Zimbabwe M4.7 140 km
Jun 24, 1990 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.4 138 km
Aug 9, 2021 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in

Hwange has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 62°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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