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Luchenza, Malawi

Full City Profile

14,211 Population 20/sq mi density
2,238 ft Elevation 682 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Luchenza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Area722.5 sq mi (1,871.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0069°N, 35.3095°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 7, 2022.

Mar 8, 2018 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.5 85 km
Jan 4, 2000 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.9 71 km
Apr 7, 2022 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 103 km
Mar 8, 2018 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 93 km
Mar 17, 2018 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 88 km
Aug 25, 2015 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 94 km
May 13, 2012 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.6 79 km
Jan 3, 1998 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi M4.6 38 km
Dec 1, 1992 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 128 km
Jan 27, 2020 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 149 km
Jun 17, 2015 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 93 km
Jun 14, 2012 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi M4.3 72 km
Mar 18, 2018 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 111 km
Apr 6, 2018 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 93 km
Jan 16, 2019 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 123 km
Jan 29, 2005 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi M4.0 65 km
Dec 9, 1992 61 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi M3.9 148 km
May 4, 2007 Mozambique M3.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 230 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 251 km
1988 Filao Category 2 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in
April 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in

Luchenza has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and September the driest (0.8").

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