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Weather & Climate in Headlands, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Headlands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 4,150.1 sq mi (10,748.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.2773°N, 32.0515°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 | 103 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 190 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in |
Headlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in July to 67°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (0.0").