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Weather & Climate in Mangochi, Malawi

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mangochi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area4,116.0 sq mi (10,660.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4782°N, 35.2645°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"
Driest Month (May) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 28, 1990 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi M5.1 137 km 33 km
Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 74 km 10 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 125 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 147 km 33 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 83 km 14 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 96 km 46 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 109 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1998 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi M4.6 149 km 33 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 126 km 10 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 118 km 33 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 110 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 94 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2025 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 42 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 75 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 111 km 36 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 139 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2012 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi M4.3 99 km 10 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 131 km 10 km
Feb 24, 1993 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi M4.0 114 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2005 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi M4.0 106 km 23 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in
March 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
June 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
November 80°F (26°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in

Mangochi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (0.3").

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