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Weather & Climate in Kalomo, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalomo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Area | 3,281.5 sq mi (8,499.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.0258°N, 26.4837°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 131 km | 7 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1999 | 28 km W of Namwala, Zambia | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia | M3.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in |
Kalomo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").