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Weather & Climate in Odzi, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Odzi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,297 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Area | 301.2 sq mi (780.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.9617°N, 32.4056°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 225 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 1 | 63 mph | 286 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 171 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Odzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.1").