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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6604°S, 29.1614°E |
| 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").