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Weather & Climate in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiredzi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 8,578.1 sq mi (22,217.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.0500°N, 31.6667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 12, 2006 | Mozambique | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 105 km ESE of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1990 | 103 km E of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 106 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 130 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 130 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 150 km ESE of Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 99 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 97 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 91 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2006 | 119 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Mozambique | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 108 km S of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 139 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 113 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 51 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 146 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 104 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 117 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 81 mph | 194 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 2 | 58 mph | 273 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 1 | 46 mph | 264 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in |
Chiredzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 64°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").