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Weather & Climate in Chiradzulu, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiradzulu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,668 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,668 ft (1,118 m) |
| Area | 88.0 sq mi (228.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6746°N, 35.1407°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 19 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 29 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 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 | 268 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in |
Chiradzulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.5").