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Nakonde, Zambia

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91,107 Population 40/sq mi density
5,213 ft Elevation 1,589 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Nakonde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,213 ft (1,589 m)
Area2,293.8 sq mi (5,940.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3421°N, 32.7450°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 145 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 141 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 144 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 144 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 147 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 141 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 148 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 76 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 86 km
Dec 6, 2009 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 143 km
Dec 7, 2009 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 138 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 63 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 144 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 144 km
Dec 11, 2009 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 60 km
Feb 13, 2010 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 143 km
Jun 12, 1997 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia M4.6 129 km
Dec 7, 2009 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 120 km
Nov 25, 2009 15 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 97 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 104 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in

Nakonde has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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