All Countries
Weather & Climate in Chirundu, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chirundu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 633.0 sq mi (1,639.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0358°N, 28.8431°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 32 km S of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.1 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in |
Chirundu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in June to 86°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.0").