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Lilongwe, Malawi

Full City Profile

1,115,815 Population 3,971/sq mi density
3,465 ft Elevation 1,056 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Lilongwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Area281.0 sq mi (727.8 km²)
Population Density3,971/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9669°N, 33.7873°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 111 km
Feb 28, 1990 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi M5.1 35 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 32 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 46 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 121 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 104 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 39 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 79 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 69 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 74 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 67 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 89 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 105 km
Jan 30, 2025 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 128 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 84 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 100 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 68 km
Feb 24, 1993 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi M4.0 107 km
Apr 9, 2000 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M3.9 116 km
May 5, 2022 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi M3.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 9.0 in Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 7.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in

Lilongwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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