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Weather & Climate in Salima, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 1,114.0 sq mi (2,885.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7804°N, 34.4587°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 47 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 29 km | 46 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 25 km | 36 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in |
Salima has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in June to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (0.0").