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Weather & Climate in Chama, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,510 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (765 m) |
| Area | 8,687.0 sq mi (22,499.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.2130°N, 33.1521°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 57 km W of Chama, Zambia | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 45 km WNW of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 18 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 57 km S of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in |
Chama has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.0").