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Weather & Climate in Mponela, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mponela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°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 3,996 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Area | 1,672.6 sq mi (4,332.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5310°N, 33.7393°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 111 km | 46 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 101 km | 36 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in |
Mponela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (0.0").