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Kariba, Zimbabwe

Full City Profile

27,600 Population 7/sq mi density
2,228 ft Elevation 679 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Kariba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,228 ft (679 m)
Area3,724.7 sq mi (9,646.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-16.5167°N, 28.8000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.28"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 3, 2001 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.8 49 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 65 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 132 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 53 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 40 km
Jan 5, 2025 32 km S of Kariba, Zimbabwe M4.3 33 km
May 27, 2004 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 138 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 48 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 141 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in

Kariba has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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