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Weather & Climate in Chitipa, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chitipa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,219 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,219 ft (1,286 m) |
| Area | 3,747.5 sq mi (9,706.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7024°N, 33.2697°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 108 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 84 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rungwe (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 77 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 78 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in |
Chitipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and August the driest (0.0").