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. 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) |
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°S, 32.4392°E |
| 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").