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Weather & Climate in Chinsali, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinsali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,219 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,219 ft (1,286 m) |
| Area | 2,951.3 sq mi (7,643.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.5414°N, 32.0816°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 30, 1991 | 57 km W of Chama, Zambia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 33 km SE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 45 km WNW of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in |
Chinsali has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.0").