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Weather & Climate in Chiengi, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiengi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Area | 2,011.4 sq mi (5,209.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6604°N, 29.1614°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 39 km SSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M5.1 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia | M5.1 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 132 km | 30 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 84 km | 34 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2013 | 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 64 km N of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 35 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 56 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 74 km W of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 73 km W of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 33 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.2 | 91 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
Chiengi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.0").