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Weather & Climate in Karonga, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karonga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 2,473.7 sq mi (6,406.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9333°N, 33.9333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 23 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 6 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 23 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 31 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 13 km | 28 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 34 km | 32 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 80 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 93 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in |
Karonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.5") and August the driest (0.1").