The average rainfall is between 700 to 800 mm per annum. These areas are also called marginal maize growing areas associated with erratic rains and frequent droughts
Chikatikati chamvula ndi 700mm kufika 800mm pa chaka. Madera amenewa amatchulidwanso madera olima chimanga osadalilika odziwika bwino ndi mvula yanjomba komanso chilala chapafupipafupi 