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Mchinji, Malawi

Full City Profile

31,592 Population 17/sq mi density
3,891 ft Elevation 1,186 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Mchinji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Area1,813.9 sq mi (4,697.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7984°N, 32.8802°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 5, 2020.

Feb 28, 1990 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi M5.1 134 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 128 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 145 km
Nov 12, 1995 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.8 137 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 115 km
Dec 16, 2001 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia M4.6 140 km
Jun 5, 2020 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.5 126 km
Oct 2, 2013 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia M4.5 112 km
Jun 22, 2016 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia M4.4 109 km
Dec 17, 2000 42 km WSW of Nkhotakota, Malawi M3.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 9.5 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in

Mchinji has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (0.0").

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