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Katete, Zambia

Full City Profile

45,402 Population 43/sq mi density
5,016 ft Elevation 1,529 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Katete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,016 ft (1,529 m)
Area1,051.2 sq mi (2,722.6 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0500°N, 32.0833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 5, 2020.

Nov 12, 1995 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.8 56 km
Jun 5, 2020 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.5 49 km
Oct 2, 2013 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia M4.5 59 km
Dec 16, 1999 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia M4.4 76 km
Jun 22, 2016 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia M4.4 83 km
Sep 5, 1991 87 km SE of Nyimba, Zambia M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 10.5 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
April 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
November 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.8 in

Katete has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.5") and August the driest (0.0").

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