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Weather & Climate in Itezhi-Tezhi, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Itezhi-Tezhi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,392 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,392 ft (1,034 m) |
| Area | 7,947.3 sq mi (20,583.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7369°N, 26.0416°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 25 km | 7 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2014 | 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1999 | 28 km W of Namwala, Zambia | M3.9 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia | M3.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
Itezhi-Tezhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").