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Weather & Climate in Dete, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Area | 6,830.0 sq mi (17,689.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.6167°N, 26.8667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 24, 2022 | 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 46 km SW of Lupane, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Dete has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").