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Weather & Climate in Chikwawa, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chikwawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 2,469.8 sq mi (6,396.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0335°N, 34.8009°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1992 | 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 82 km | 23 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 61 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M3.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2007 | Mozambique | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 274 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in |
Chikwawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in June to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and September the driest (0.4").