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Weather & Climate in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Masvingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,579 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,579 ft (1,091 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.0637°N, 30.8277°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (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 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 1 | - | 287 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 1 | 40 mph | 292 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | - | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Masvingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").