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Weather & Climate in Chilanga Township, Zambia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chilanga Township enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,930 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,930 ft (1,198 m)
Area743.1 sq mi (1,924.6 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates-15.5708°N, 28.2701°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Feb 3, 2001 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.8 145 km 15 km
Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 125 km 10 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 57 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 73 km 10 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 95 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 136 km 12 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 49 km 10 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 123 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in

Chilanga Township has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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