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Weather & Climate in Chadiza, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chadiza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,497 ft (1,066 m) |
| Area | 687.0 sq mi (1,779.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.0678°N, 32.4392°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 12, 1995 | 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in |
Chadiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.0").