Weather & Climate in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimanimani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,135 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,135 ft (1,565 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.8000°S, 32.8667°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 29, 2008 | 112 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 126 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 107 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 109 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 106 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 116 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 108 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 99 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 97 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 91 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1990 | 104 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Mozambique | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mozambique | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 51 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 108 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 104 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 87 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 2 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 74 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | - | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in |
Chimanimani has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.6") and August the driest (0.5").