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Weather & Climate in Chavuma, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chavuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Area | 2,017.6 sq mi (5,225.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0667°N, 22.6833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 24, 1991 | 46 km NNE of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2014 | 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 178 km WNW of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in |
Chavuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in June to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (0.0").