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Weather & Climate in Kasungu, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kasungu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,448 ft (1,051 m) |
| Area | 4,104.9 sq mi (10,631.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0333°N, 33.4833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 146 km | 36 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 43 km NNE of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2000 | 42 km WSW of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in |
Kasungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.0").