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Gwembe, Zambia

Full City Profile

2,052 Population 1/sq mi density
4,091 ft Elevation 1,247 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Gwembe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,091 ft (1,247 m)
Area2,716.2 sq mi (7,035.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4976°N, 27.6069°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 5, 2025.

Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 146 km
Feb 3, 2001 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.8 104 km
May 24, 2022 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.7 134 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 100 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 49 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 131 km
Jun 24, 1990 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.4 134 km
Aug 9, 2021 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.3 129 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 90 km
Jan 5, 2025 32 km S of Kariba, Zimbabwe M4.3 137 km
May 24, 2009 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 95 km
May 27, 2004 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 100 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 94 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in
February 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in Wettest

Gwembe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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