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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,334 ft (1,321 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1606°S, 32.6335°E |
| 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").