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Isoka, Zambia

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31,739 Population 13/sq mi density
4,334 ft Elevation 1,321 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Isoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,334 ft (1,321 m)
Area2,464.5 sq mi (6,383.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1606°N, 32.6335°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.25"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 15, 2020.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 130 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 138 km
Dec 6, 2009 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.8 135 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 142 km
Dec 6, 2009 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.3 146 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 136 km
Dec 6, 2009 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 140 km
Dec 6, 2009 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.1 144 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 132 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 134 km
Dec 7, 2009 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 140 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 135 km
Dec 6, 2009 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 149 km
May 30, 1991 57 km W of Chama, Zambia M4.7 116 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 114 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 124 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 148 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 136 km
Jun 12, 1997 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia M4.6 117 km
Dec 11, 2009 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rungwe (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 161 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 164 km
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 8.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in

Isoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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