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Weather & Climate in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chitungwiza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,708 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,708 ft (1,435 m) |
| Area | 302.9 sq mi (784.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.0127°N, 31.0756°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 21, 2006 | 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 1 | 40 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in |
Chitungwiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.0").