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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,135 ft (1,565 m) |
| Area | 3,058.5 sq mi (7,921.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.8000°N, 32.8667°W |
| 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").