Climate in Central Zambia
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 4 measuring stations in Central.
Weather stations at an altitude above 1380m have not been included.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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Central is one of the coldest regions in Zambia with an average daily high temperature of only 28 degrees centigrade. The climate is very warm with an annual average of 28 degrees, but has few truly tropical and sultry months. It is yearlong warm or hot. Dued to the lesser rain the best time for traveling is from April to October. The most rain days occur from from November to March.
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Hours of sunshine per day

The number of hours of sunshine refers to the time when the sun is actually visible. That is, without any obstruction of visibility by clouds, fog or mountains. With 10 hours per day, June is the sunniest month in country part Central. In January the sun shines the shortest.
Rainy days per month

A rainy day is a day on which at least an amount of 0.1 mm precipitation (=0.1 liter) per square meter falls. This can be rain, snow, hail or even dew. So it does not have to rain the whole day. With 18 rainy days, January offers the most number of rainy days, and in July the least.
Precipitation in mm/day

The amount of precipitation is measured in millimeters per square meter. Thus, at 2 mm/day, 2 liters of water fall on one square meter within 24 hours. With only 0 mm, the least rain falls in July. January, on the other hand, has the most rain.
Relative humidity in %

Warm air can absorb more moisture than cold air. The relative humidity indicates how much moisture of the physically possible is actually contained in the air. At high humidity, the person feels uncomfortable and perceives this as oppressive. In general, a relative humidity of 40-60% gives as pleasant. With humidity averaging 79%, January is the most uncomfortable. In September, on the other hand, it is easier to endure.
Absolute humidity in g/m³

In warm months, there is also a higher absolute humidity almost everywhere. At a temperature of 25°C, air can absorb up to 23 grams of water per cubic meter. At 20°C, it is only 17.3 grams. A relative humidity of 40% at 25°C thus corresponds to an absolute humidity of 9.2 grams of water. From a proportion of approx. 13.5 grams, humans perceive the air as muggy. This limit is reached in 5 months in Central, although these are average values, and a month is rarely completely or not at all considered humid.
Humidex in °C

The "Humidex" (humidity index) is an index of well-being in warmer areas, calculated from the air temperature, relative humidity and dew point. The index corresponds approximately to the temperature felt. At high temperatures, the body transports heat away by sweating. At high humidity the ambient air can only absorb a small amount of sweat and thus one feels uncomfortable. An index of 20-29 is considered comfortable. Up to 39, people perceive the air as slightly uncomfortable, and above 40, as very uncomfortable. Values above 45 are dangerous in the long run and often lead to heat stroke.
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Most important cities in the country part »Central«
The country part has a west-east extension of about 340 km and over 200 km from north to south.City | Population | Geo-Position | |
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Kabwe | 202,360 | 14° 26' 49"S | 28° 26' 47"E |
Kapiri Mposhi | 37,942 | 13° 58' 17"S | 28° 40' 11"E |
Mumbwa | 19,086 | 14° 58' 59"S | 27° 3' 43"E |
Mkushi | 12,306 | 13° 37' 13"S | 29° 23' 38"E |
Serenje | 8,779 | 13° 13' 57"S | 30° 14' 7"E |
Chibombo | 4,477 | 14° 39' 25"S | 28° 4' 14"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements. Data on cities and inhabitants: geonames.org, United Nations Statistics Division and own research.