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Mvuma, Zimbabwe

Midlands Province · Zimbabwe

Mvuma is a small town in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 4,331. Elevation: 4,551 ft (1,387 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,331 Population 2/sq mi density
4,551 ft Elevation 1,387 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Mvuma


Mvuma, previously named 'Umvuma', is a small mining town in Midlands province in Zimbabwe.

People

Population4,331
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Population4,331
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Coordinates-19.2792°, 30.5283°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMidlands Province
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (674 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mvuma

Mvuma is a small town in Zimbabwe (Midlands Province) with a population of 4,331. The city sits at an elevation of 4,551 feet (1,387 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Mvuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,551 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Area2,487.8 sq mi (6,443.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2792°N, 30.5283°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 21, 2006.

May 21, 2006 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in

Mvuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in June to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mvuma

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secondary School - - - -
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Train Stations in Mvuma

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fairfield
Mvuma

Gas Stations in Mvuma

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Redan
ZW #3703155205

Airports Near Mvuma

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force BaseGWEMedium Airport
Chivu Airport-Small Airport
Eduan Airport-Small Airport
Gaths Mine Airport-Small Airport
Kwekwe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kwekwe East Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
1,387 m (4,551 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 Mvuma

What is the population of Mvuma?

Mvuma has a population of 4,331 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,487.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mvuma?

Mvuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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