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Weather & Climate in Palabana, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palabana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,022 ft (1,226 m) |
| Area | 1,086.4 sq mi (2,813.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.4462°N, 28.5344°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 9, 2016 | 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.1 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in |
Palabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").