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Palabana, Zambia

Full City Profile

19,769 Population 18/sq mi density
4,022 ft Elevation 1,226 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Palabana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Area1,086.4 sq mi (2,813.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4462°N, 28.5344°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 2, 2022.

Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 69 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 70 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 108 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 149 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 22 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in

Palabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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