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Weather & Climate in Chambishi, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chambishi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,278 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,278 ft (1,304 m) |
| Area | 452.3 sq mi (1,171.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6325°N, 28.0537°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 10, 1997 | 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 10.9 in |
Chambishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in June to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.4") and June the driest (0.0").