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Weather & Climate in Phalombe, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phalombe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 515.3 sq mi (1,334.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.8064°N, 35.6507°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 62 km | 23 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 254 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in |
Phalombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (0.8").