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Muchinga, Zambia

Abel

Abel is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,321 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:07
10.23° S, 32.50° EElevation 1,321 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Abelweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Abel at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

266 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Abel

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Partly cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct32°19°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct33°19°
Wed28 Oct34°19°
Thu29 Oct33°20°1.2 mm
Fri30 Oct29°19°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°5.6 mm
Sun1 Nov24°19°7.1 mm
Mon2 Nov24°19°3.1 mm
Tue3 Nov29°18°1.2 mm

When to go to Abel

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494954658997979885724949
High25°25°25°24°24°23°23°25°28°30°29°26°
Low17°17°17°15°13°11°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)266255183661211011089232
Wet days302628185111131327

What's on in Abel

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Abel

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 145 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 99 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 150 km
5.0Chitipa 71 km ↘2009 · 149 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Abel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Abel.
What is the hottest month in Abel?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Abel?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Abel?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.