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Weather & Climate in Kariba, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kariba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,228 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Area | 3,724.7 sq mi (9,646.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.5167°N, 28.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 3, 2001 | 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.8 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 32 km S of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.1 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 31 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in |
Kariba has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.0").