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Chunga, Zambia

Full City Profile

115,539 Population 33/sq mi density
3,927 ft Elevation 1,197 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Chunga 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

Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Area3,500.0 sq mi (9,065.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-15.3174°N, 28.2687°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.19"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 2, 2017.

Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 120 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 84 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 95 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 123 km
Mar 3, 2014 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 146 km
Jan 10, 1997 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 143 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 35 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.2 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 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in

Chunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in July 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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