Muchinga, Zambia
Chamunkama
Chamunkama is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 894 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:23
10.07° S, 33.07° EElevation 894 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chamunkama at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:20 · 17:4512 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:06Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
183 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
2 mm of rain
Weather in Chamunkama
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 49%
Today26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct38°22°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct33°22°7.1 mm
Sat31 Oct31°21°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov26°21°10.2 mm
Mon2 Nov26°21°10.6 mm
Tue3 Nov27°21°3.9 mm
When to go to Chamunkama
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 36 | 37 | 41 | 54 | 77 | 90 | 90 | 83 | 71 | 58 | 35 | 34 |
| High | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 183 | 176 | 208 | 142 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 68 | 168 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 27 |
What's on in Chamunkama
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.
The sky over Chamunkama
Earthquakes around Chamunkama
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195016magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 82 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 90 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 88 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 112 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chamunkama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chamunkama.
What is the hottest month in Chamunkama?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chamunkama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chamunkama?
January is the wettest month with about 183 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.