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Choma, Zambia

Full City Profile

98,974 Population 38/sq mi density
4,321 ft Elevation 1,317 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Choma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Area2,613.6 sq mi (6,769.2 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8089°N, 26.9875°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 24, 2022.

Jul 21, 2011 54 km WSW of Namwala, Zambia M5.0 144 km
May 24, 2022 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.7 110 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 70 km
Jun 24, 1990 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.4 119 km
Aug 9, 2021 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.3 104 km
May 24, 2009 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 74 km
May 27, 2004 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 111 km
Jan 28, 1999 28 km W of Namwala, Zambia M3.9 147 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
March 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in

Choma has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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