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Weather & Climate in Livingstonia, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Livingstonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,439 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,439 ft (1,353 m) |
| Area | 2,043.7 sq mi (5,293.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6060°N, 34.1079°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 66 km | 29 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 84 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 74 km | 32 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 157 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 171 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.7 in |
Livingstonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.0") and September the driest (0.2").