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Weather & Climate in Chisasa, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chisasa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,459 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,459 ft (1,359 m) |
| Area | 6,553.7 sq mi (16,974.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.1093°N, 25.4961°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 5, 2002 | 36 km E of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 56 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 72 km SSW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 73 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 101 km WSW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2022 | 91 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 75 km NE of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.4 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 57 km N of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 57 km S of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2003 | 71 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 62 km W of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2000 | 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia | M3.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
Chisasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").