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Weather & Climate in Machinga, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machinga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.1685°N, 35.3000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 30 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 101 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) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in |
Machinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and May the driest (0.6").