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Weather & Climate in Ntcheu, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ntcheu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.8203°N, 34.6359°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 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 115 km | 46 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in |
Ntcheu has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and June the driest (0.2").