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Weather & Climate in Mchinji, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mchinji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1,186 m) |
| Area | 1,813.9 sq mi (4,697.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7984°N, 32.8802°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.
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2000 | 42 km WSW of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in |
Mchinji has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (0.0").