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Weather & Climate in Hwange, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hwange has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,516 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,516 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.3645°N, 26.4988°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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 46 km SW of Lupane, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in |
Hwange has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 62°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.0").