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Weather & Climate in Sinazongwe, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinazongwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 3,513.7 sq mi (9,100.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.2614°N, 27.4618°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 3, 2001 | 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.8 | 121 km | 15 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 14 km SE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 29 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 9 km ESE of Binga, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km SW of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.1 | 9 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.1 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia | M3.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in |
Sinazongwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in July to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.0").