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Weather & Climate in Isoka, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Isoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,334 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,334 ft (1,321 m) |
| Area | 2,464.5 sq mi (6,383.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.1606°N, 32.6335°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 57 km W of Chama, Zambia | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rungwe (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 161 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 164 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in |
Isoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (0.0").