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Chilongolo, Zambia

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13,662 Population 18/sq mi density
4,055 ft Elevation 1,236 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Chilongolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Area743.1 sq mi (1,924.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4924°N, 28.1646°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 2, 2022.

Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 112 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 69 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 87 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 107 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 146 km
Mar 3, 2014 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 142 km
Jan 10, 1997 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 144 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 53 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 137 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.5 in

Chilongolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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