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Weather & Climate in Chipata, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chipata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,763 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,763 ft (1,147 m) |
| Area | 309.5 sq mi (801.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6333°N, 32.6500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 12, 1995 | 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in |
Chipata has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (0.0").