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Weather & Climate in Rumphi, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rumphi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,556 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,556 ft (1,084 m) |
| Area | 2,043.7 sq mi (5,293.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0186°N, 33.8575°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 130 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 126 km | 32 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 57 km W of Chama, Zambia | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in |
Rumphi has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.1").