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Weather & Climate in Chibombo, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chibombo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Area | 3,500.0 sq mi (9,065.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.6569°N, 28.0706°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 6, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2014 | 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
Chibombo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in June to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (0.0").