Kataba, Zambia

Full City Profile

14,000 Population
3,816 ft Elevation 1,163 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kataba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation3,816 ft (1,163 m)
Coordinates11.8833°S, 29.7833°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 4, 2018.

Oct 10, 1997 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia M4.8 118 km
Jun 4, 2018 10 km W of Samfya, Zambia M4.5 69 km
Jul 24, 2003 63 km WNW of Mpika, Zambia M4.3 131 km
Oct 30, 2003 29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia M3.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 10.9 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 10.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 64°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 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 10.7 in

Kataba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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