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Weather & Climate in Makata, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 63°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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Area | 88.0 sq mi (228.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7872°N, 35.0305°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 2 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 46 km | 23 km |
| May 4, 2007 | Mozambique | M3.8 | 150 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 |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in |
Makata has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and September the driest (0.5").