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Weather & Climate in Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dorowa Mining Lease enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 4,150.1 sq mi (10,748.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.0667°N, 31.7500°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 | 10 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 258 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 2 | 58 mph | 186 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Dorowa Mining Lease has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").