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Weather & Climate in Chinkuli, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinkuli 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 3,701 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,701 ft (1,128 m) |
| Area | 1,086.4 sq mi (2,813.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2997°N, 28.4160°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 138 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 | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in |
Chinkuli has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").