Maamba, Zambia

Full City Profile

14,322 Population
2,474 ft Elevation 754 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Maamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation2,474 ft (754 m)
Coordinates17.3667°S, 27.1500°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on May 24, 2022.

May 24, 2022 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.7 49 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 70 km
Jun 24, 1990 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.4 61 km
Aug 9, 2021 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.3 42 km
May 24, 2009 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 28 km
May 27, 2004 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 75 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in

Maamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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