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Weather & Climate in Nyanga, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,597 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,597 ft (1,706 m) |
| Area | 2,669.8 sq mi (6,914.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.2167°N, 32.7500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 21, 2006 | 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 287 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in |
Nyanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 51°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (0.4").