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Weather & Climate in Macheke, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macheke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,010 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,010 ft (1,527 m) |
| Area | 1,803.1 sq mi (4,670.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.1390°N, 31.8493°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 21, 2006 | 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 2 | 58 mph | 217 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 7.3 in |
Macheke has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in July to 68°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.1").