Phalombe, Malawi

Full City Profile

7,040 Population 14/sq mi density
2,513 ft Elevation 766 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Phalombe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation2,513 ft (766 m)
Area515.3 sq mi (1,334.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates15.8064°S, 35.6507°E
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 7, 2022.

Mar 8, 2018 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.5 109 km
Mar 8, 2018 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 115 km
Apr 7, 2022 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 119 km
Jan 4, 2000 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.9 49 km
Mar 17, 2018 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 112 km
Aug 25, 2015 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 115 km
Jan 3, 1998 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi M4.6 67 km
May 13, 2012 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi M4.6 45 km
Jun 17, 2015 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 123 km
Jun 14, 2012 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi M4.3 65 km
Apr 6, 2018 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 121 km
Mar 18, 2018 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 135 km
Jan 29, 2005 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi M4.0 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 222 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 254 km
1988 Filao Category 2 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.4 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in

Phalombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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