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Weather & Climate in Shamva, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shamva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,107 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,107 ft (947 m) |
| Area | 1,415.1 sq mi (3,665.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3116°N, 31.5756°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Nov 14, 2012 | 59 km NNE of Centenary, Zimbabwe | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1991 | 87 km N of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 9 km SW of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in |
Shamva has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (0.0").