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Weather & Climate in Plumtree, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plumtree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,541 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,541 ft (1,384 m) |
| Area | 8,992.1 sq mi (23,289.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.4833°N, 27.8167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 15, 2008 | 46 km SW of Lupane, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 145 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in |
Plumtree has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").