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Weather & Climate in Mutoko, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mutoko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,216 ft (1,285 m) |
| Area | 1,830.1 sq mi (4,740.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3970°N, 32.2268°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Sep 30, 1993 | 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in |
Mutoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").