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Weather & Climate in Petauke, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petauke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Area | 1,448.3 sq mi (3,751.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.2412°N, 31.3198°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 53 km SSW of Serenje, Zambia | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 65 km NE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 82 km NW of Chadiza, Zambia | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.4 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 78 km WNW of Chipata, Zambia | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 59 km NE of Luangwa, Zambia | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1991 | 87 km SE of Nyimba, Zambia | M3.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in |
Petauke has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (0.0").