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Weather & Climate in Centenary, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Centenary enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1,186 m) |
| Area | 1,909.2 sq mi (4,944.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7229°N, 31.1146°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Nov 14, 2012 | 59 km NNE of Centenary, Zimbabwe | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1991 | 87 km N of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in |
Centenary has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.0").