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Weather & Climate in Likoma, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Likoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (506 m) |
| Area | 2,462.4 sq mi (6,377.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.0667°N, 34.7333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 8 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.1 | 48 km | 32 km |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.0 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2000 | 42 km WSW of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 43 km NNE of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in |
Likoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.3") and September the driest (0.1").