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Weather & Climate in Nkhotakota, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkhotakota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 2,424.2 sq mi (6,278.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9274°N, 34.2961°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 107 km | 46 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 91 km | 36 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 87 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) | 11.9 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in |
Nkhotakota has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.1") and September the driest (0.0").