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Weather & Climate in Ruwa, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,125 ft (1,562 m) |
| Area | 1,059.2 sq mi (2,743.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.8897°N, 31.2447°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Sep 30, 1993 | 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 1 | 40 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in |
Ruwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in July to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (0.0").