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Weather & Climate in Rusape, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rusape enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,642 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,642 ft (1,415 m) |
| Area | 4,150.1 sq mi (10,748.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.5279°N, 32.1284°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 | 80 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 168 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in |
Rusape has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (0.2").