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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. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,061 ft (933 m) |
| Area | 2,423.0 sq mi (6,275.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3451°N, 28.7340°W |
| 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").