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Sinazongwe, Zambia

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15,191 Population 4/sq mi density
1,654 ft Elevation 504 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Sinazongwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Area3,513.7 sq mi (9,100.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-17.2614°N, 27.4618°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 M4.8 121 km
May 24, 2022 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.7 48 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 41 km
Jun 24, 1990 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.4 51 km
Aug 9, 2021 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe M4.3 43 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 141 km
May 24, 2009 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 9 km
May 27, 2004 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.1 43 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 117 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in Warmest
November 83°F (29°C) 2.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in

Sinazongwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in July to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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