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Mponela, Malawi

Full City Profile

27,681 Population 17/sq mi density
3,996 ft Elevation 1,218 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Mponela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,996 ft (1,218 m)
Area1,672.6 sq mi (4,332.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5310°N, 33.7393°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 28, 1990 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi M5.1 63 km
Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 126 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 50 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 73 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 129 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 111 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 25 km
Apr 23, 2018 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi M4.7 139 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 89 km
Dec 16, 2001 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia M4.6 129 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 72 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 79 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 103 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 87 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 123 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 74 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 101 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 69 km
Feb 24, 1993 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi M4.0 105 km
Apr 9, 2000 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M3.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 7.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in

Mponela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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