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Weather & Climate in Nakonde, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nakonde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,213 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,213 ft (1,589 m) |
| Area | 2,293.8 sq mi (5,940.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3421°N, 32.7450°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2009 | 15 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 97 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 104 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in |
Nakonde has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").