Weather & Climate in Nchelenge, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nchelenge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,061 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,061 ft (933 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3451°S, 28.7340°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 19, 2015 | 39 km SSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M5.1 | 40 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 57 km W of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 117 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2013 | 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 64 km N of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 149 km NW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 41 km SW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
Nchelenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.0").