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Rumphi, Malawi

Full City Profile

25,216 Population 12/sq mi density
3,556 ft Elevation 1,084 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Rumphi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,556 ft (1,084 m)
Area2,043.7 sq mi (5,293.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-11.0186°N, 33.8575°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2024.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 101 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 119 km
Dec 6, 2009 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.8 99 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 120 km
Dec 6, 2009 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.3 95 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 111 km
Dec 6, 2009 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 99 km
Dec 6, 2009 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 102 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 101 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 114 km
May 21, 2003 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 117 km
Dec 7, 2009 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 99 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 130 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 104 km
Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 92 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 126 km
Dec 6, 2009 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 113 km
Aug 21, 2004 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania M4.7 78 km
May 30, 1991 57 km W of Chama, Zambia M4.7 136 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in

Rumphi has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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