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Weather & Climate in Chipinge, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chipinge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,638 ft (1,109 m) |
| Area | 3,058.5 sq mi (7,921.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.1883°N, 32.6237°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 15, 2006 | 146 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M5.6 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Feb 22, 2006 | 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 143 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 146 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Mozambique | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 121 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 149 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.9 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jul 11, 2006 | 123 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 129 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 145 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2006 | 133 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2006 | 145 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2011 | 133 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 136 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 112 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | Mozambique | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 105 km ESE of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 134 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1990 | 103 km E of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 108 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 135 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 199 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 2 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 92 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in |
Chipinge has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.7").