Chingola, Zambia

Full City Profile

256,560 Population 200/sq mi density

4,472 ft Elevation 1,363 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Chingola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	66.4°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Area	1,281.2 sq mi (3,318.2 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.5290°N, 27.8838°W
Timezone	Africa/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 11.26"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 25, 1999.

Oct 10, 1997	68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia	M4.8	121 km
May 25, 1999	87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia	M4.6	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	11.3 in	Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	9.2 in
March	69°F (21°C)	7.7 in
April	67°F (20°C)	2.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in
June	58°F (15°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
July	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
October	72°F (22°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
November	71°F (21°C)	5.8 in
December	68°F (20°C)	11.0 in

Chingola has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in June to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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