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Weather & Climate in Choma, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Choma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,321 ft (1,317 m) |
| Area | 2,613.6 sq mi (6,769.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.8089°N, 26.9875°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jul 21, 2011 | 54 km WSW of Namwala, Zambia | M5.0 | 144 km | 7 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1999 | 28 km W of Namwala, Zambia | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia | M3.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in |
Choma has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").