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Weather & Climate in Balaka, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,077 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,077 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9793°N, 34.9558°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 134 km | 46 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 149 km | 36 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 58 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in |
Balaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.3") and May the driest (0.4").