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Weather & Climate in Nkhata Bay, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkhata Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 2,462.4 sq mi (6,377.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.6066°N, 34.2907°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 57 km S of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 17 km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.1 | 36 km | 32 km |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1999 | 36 km ESE of Chama, Zambia | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.0 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in |
Nkhata Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.0") and September the driest (0.2").