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Nakambala, Zambia

Full City Profile

10,425 Population 5/sq mi density
3,356 ft Elevation 1,023 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Nakambala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Area2,191.9 sq mi (5,677.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8324°N, 27.7799°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 2, 2022.

Feb 3, 2001 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.8 138 km
Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 93 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 73 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 124 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 105 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 96 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 127 km
Mar 3, 2014 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 129 km
Jan 10, 1997 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 146 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 108 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 149 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in

Nakambala has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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