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Weather & Climate in Nyimba, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 4,344.7 sq mi (11,252.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.5566°N, 30.8149°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 12, 1995 | 54 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 53 km SSW of Serenje, Zambia | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 51 km SE of Mkushi, Zambia | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 59 km NE of Luangwa, Zambia | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1991 | 87 km SE of Nyimba, Zambia | M3.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in |
Nyimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 65°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and August the driest (0.0").