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Mzuzu, Malawi

Full City Profile

249,564 Population 800/sq mi density
4,183 ft Elevation 1,275 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Mzuzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,183 ft (1,275 m)
Area312.1 sq mi (808.4 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates-11.4656°N, 34.0207°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.25"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2024.

Dec 6, 2009 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.8 150 km
Dec 6, 2009 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.3 144 km
Dec 6, 2009 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 149 km
Dec 7, 2009 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 149 km
Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 126 km
Apr 23, 2018 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi M4.7 115 km
Aug 21, 2004 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania M4.7 107 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 148 km
Sep 7, 2016 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.6 37 km
Jun 27, 2012 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.5 47 km
May 4, 2024 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi M4.5 108 km
Sep 1, 1999 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 146 km
Aug 10, 2009 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania M4.5 108 km
Feb 1, 2021 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 73 km
Apr 7, 2018 45 km WNW of Chama, Zambia M4.3 145 km
Mar 19, 2010 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania M4.3 54 km
Mar 8, 2011 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 44 km
Jul 21, 2017 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 96 km
Sep 7, 1996 57 km S of Chama, Zambia M4.3 106 km
Sep 14, 2017 17 km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi M4.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
February 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 7.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 7.3 in

Mzuzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and September the driest (0.2").

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