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Weather & Climate in Kataba, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kataba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,816 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,816 ft (1,163 m) |
| Area | 1,254.4 sq mi (3,249.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.8833°N, 29.7833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 10, 1997 | 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 10 km W of Samfya, Zambia | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 63 km WNW of Mpika, Zambia | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 64°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 | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in |
Kataba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.9") and June the driest (0.0").