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Weather & Climate in Chivhu, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chivhu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,757 ft (1,450 m) |
| Area | 3,080.7 sq mi (7,978.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.0211°N, 30.8922°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (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 | 92 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 1 | 40 mph | 276 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | - | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
Chivhu has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in July to 69°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.1").