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Weather & Climate in Mzimba, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mzimba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,393 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,393 ft (1,339 m) |
| Area | 4,724.7 sq mi (12,236.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.9000°N, 33.6000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 30, 1991 | 57 km W of Chama, Zambia | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 45 km WNW of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 57 km S of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi | M4.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.1 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Sep 3, 1999 | 36 km ESE of Chama, Zambia | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2000 | 42 km WSW of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 43 km NNE of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in |
Mzimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and August the driest (0.0").