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Chisankane, Zambia

Full City Profile

41,014 Population 18/sq mi density
4,219 ft Elevation 1,286 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Chisankane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,219 ft (1,286 m)
Area2,329.2 sq mi (6,032.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4821°N, 28.3510°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M4.8 131 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 64 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 75 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 104 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 145 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 36 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in

Chisankane has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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