Chongwe, Zambia

Full City Profile

57,443 Population 53/sq mi density

3,615 ft Elevation 1,102 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Chongwe 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 Average	69.6°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,615 ft (1,102 m)
Area	1,086.4 sq mi (2,813.7 km²)
Population Density	53/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.3292°N, 28.6820°W
Timezone	Africa/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.43"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 2, 2017.

Jan 9, 2016	40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia	M4.6	86 km
Feb 3, 2007	11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe	M4.5	80 km
Nov 30, 1992	31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia	M4.3	123 km
Nov 2, 2017	12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia	M3.9	12 km
Jan 10, 2000	30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe	M3.7	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	8.4 in	Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	6.8 in
March	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
April	69°F (21°C)	1.3 in
May	65°F (19°C)	0.3 in
June	62°F (16°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	61°F (16°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in
October	77°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
November	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in
December	72°F (22°C)	8.0 in

Chongwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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