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Chavuma, Zambia

Full City Profile

18,902 Population 9/sq mi density
3,612 ft Elevation 1,101 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Chavuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Area2,017.6 sq mi (5,225.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0667°N, 22.6833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 7, 2019.

Jan 24, 1991 46 km NNE of Zambezi, Zambia M4.9 59 km
Apr 21, 2014 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia M4.6 121 km
Sep 7, 2019 178 km WNW of Zambezi, Zambia M4.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in

Chavuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in June to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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