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Weather & Climate in Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Darwin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,133 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,133 ft (955 m) |
| Area | 1,859.9 sq mi (4,817.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7725°N, 31.5838°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Nov 14, 2012 | 59 km NNE of Centenary, Zimbabwe | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1991 | 87 km N of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 9 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 7.2 in |
Mount Darwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and August the driest (0.0").