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Petauke, Zambia

Eastern Province · Zambia

Petauke is a mid-size city in Eastern Province, Zambia with a population of 58,156. Elevation: 3,330 ft (1,015 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

58,156 Population 40/sq mi density
3,330 ft Elevation 1,015 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
37.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Petauke

Petauke

Petauke is a town and seat of Petauke District located in the Eastern Province of Zambia.

People

Population58,156
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation3,330 ft (1,015 m)
Population58,156
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation3,330 ft (1,015 m)
Coordinates-14.2412°, 31.3198°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation37.9 inches (963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Petauke

Petauke is a mid-size city in Zambia (Eastern Province) with a population of 58,156. The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet (1,015 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Petauke

Petauke has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.2°C), the coldest is Jun (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 997 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.9° / 30.6° 310.8
Feb 24°C / 75°F 17.6° / 31.1° 259.5
Mar 23.5°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.9° 105.6
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 14.2° / 31.3° 49.3
May 20.8°C / 69°F 11.3° / 30.8° 0.6
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 10.2° / 30.4° 25.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 10.1° / 30.9° 0.4
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 11.5° / 34.9° 0.5
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 13.4° / 37.9° 0.1
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 17.3° / 40.5° 22.8
Nov 29.2°C / 85°F 19.6° / 40.3° 50.6
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 19.3° / 37.1° 172.0
Petauke 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Zambia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,330 ft (1,015 m)
Area1,448.3 sq mi (3,751.1 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2412°N, 31.3198°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 54 km
Jul 31, 2006 53 km SSW of Serenje, Zambia M4.5 147 km
Jun 5, 2020 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia M4.5 66 km
Oct 2, 2013 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia M4.5 96 km
Dec 16, 1999 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia M4.4 59 km
Jun 22, 2016 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia M4.4 128 km
May 16, 2009 59 km NE of Luangwa, Zambia M4.3 124 km
Sep 5, 1991 87 km SE of Nyimba, Zambia M3.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 9.9 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
November 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in

Petauke has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Petauke

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kang'ambwa Primary SChool
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Hotels in Petauke

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chimwemwe Lodge
Smart Mwanza Executive Lodge

Restaurants in Petauke

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chimemwe Lodge
Family Pizza

Clinics in Petauke

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esther Lungu Rural Health Centre
Kalindawalo Rural Health Centre
Matonga Health Post
Nyamphande Rural Health Centre
Nyamphondolo Rural Health Centre
Petauke Medical Centre
Petauke Urban Health centre
Prisons Health Post
Zuze Health Post

Gas Stations in Petauke

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Rubis Petauke Service Station
ZM #10895375600
ZM #13227874446

Airports Near Petauke

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Katete AirportSmall Airport
Nyimba AirportSmall Airport
Petauke AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
932 m (3,058 ft)

🇿🇲 About Zambia

Capital Lusaka
Population 17,351,822
Area 752,614 km²
GDP (USD) $27,577,956,471
GDP per capita $1,331
HDI 0.565
Life expectancy 66.4 years
Internet users 33.0%
Urban population 45.0%
Currency ZMW (Kwacha)
Languages English
Calling code +260
TLD .zm
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petauke

What is the population of Petauke?

Petauke has a population of 58,156 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 1,448.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petauke?

Petauke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches.

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