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Weather & Climate in Serenje, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Serenje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,672 ft (1,424 m) |
| Area | 5,707.3 sq mi (14,781.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2325°N, 30.2352°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 31, 2006 | 53 km SSW of Serenje, Zambia | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 62 km S of Mkushi, Zambia | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 58 km NNE of Petauke, Zambia | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 51 km SE of Mkushi, Zambia | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in |
Serenje has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (0.0").