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Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe

Mashonaland Central · Zimbabwe

Mount Darwin is a small city in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe with a population of 6,349. Elevation: 3,133 ft (955 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,349 Population 3/sq mi density
3,133 ft Elevation 955 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Mount Darwin

Mount Darwin is a town in Mashonaland Central province in Zimbabwe.

People

Population6,349
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Population6,349
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Coordinates-16.7725°, 31.5838°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMashonaland Central
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mount Darwin

Mount Darwin is a small city in Zimbabwe (Mashonaland Central) with a population of 6,349. The city sits at an elevation of 3,133 feet (955 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Climate in Mount Darwin

Mount Darwin has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Nov (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28.6° 222.8
Feb 23.3°C / 74°F 18.5° / 28.1° 201.5
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 17.6° / 28.1° 95.5
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 14.6° / 27.6° 33.5
May 18.2°C / 65°F 10.2° / 26.2° 6.7
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 6.8° / 24.1° 1.1
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 6.6° / 23.9° 1.9
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 8.6° / 26.3° 0.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 13.2° / 29.8° 0.8
Oct 24°C / 75°F 16.8° / 31.2° 11.6
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 18.3° / 31.2° 67.9
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 18.6° / 28.9° 190.2
Mount Darwin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,133 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Area1,859.9 sq mi (4,817.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-16.7725°N, 31.5838°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 14, 2012.

Nov 14, 2012 59 km NNE of Centenary, Zimbabwe M4.0 65 km
Jul 9, 1991 87 km N of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe M3.9 88 km
Sep 30, 1993 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe M3.7 9 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 8.4 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 74°F (24°C) 7.2 in

Mount Darwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mount Darwin

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Darwin High School - - - -
Darwin Primary School - - - -
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Banks in Mount Darwin

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agribank
CABS
ZB Bank

Airports Near Mount Darwin

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mutoko Airport-Medium Airport
Braebourne Airport-Small Airport
Celina Airport-Small Airport
Centenary Airport-Small Airport
Dawsons Airport-Small Airport
Mount Darwin Airport-Small Airport
Mucumbura Airport-Small Airport
Mucumbura River Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
955 m (3,133 ft)

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe

Capital Harare
Population 16,868,409
Area 390,580 km²
GDP (USD) $35,871,779,681
GDP per capita $2,195
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 62.8 years
Internet users 38.4%
Urban population 39.3%
Currency ZWG (Zimbabwe Gold)
Languages Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, ...
Calling code +263
TLD .zw
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Zimbabwe

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 21 Robert Mugabe National Youth Day Robert Mugabe National Youth Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Saturday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 18 Independence Day Independence Day
May 1 Worker's Day Worker's Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
Aug 10 Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Aug 11 Defence Forces Day Defence Forces Day
Dec 22 Unity Day Unity Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Darwin

What is the population of Mount Darwin?

Mount Darwin has a population of 6,349 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,859.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mount Darwin?

Mount Darwin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

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