Muchinga, Zambia
Chunga
Chunga is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,233 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:26
9.82° S, 32.52° EElevation 1,233 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chunga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:22 · 17:4712 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:10Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
210 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chunga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 22 km/h · humidity 30%
Today26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct33°20°1.6 mm
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct33°21°1.9 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°2.2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°19°5.3 mm
Sun1 Nov23°19°7.9 mm
Mon2 Nov25°19°15.4 mm
Tue3 Nov28°19°7.8 mm
When to go to Chunga
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 | 45 | 44 | 49 | 62 | 86 | 98 | 97 | 91 | 79 | 67 | 45 | 44 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 28° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 210 | 202 | 159 | 63 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 82 | 189 |
| Wet days | 29 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 26 |
What's on in Chunga
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 Chunga
Earthquakes around Chunga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195010magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record6within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 146 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 150 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 143 km
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 119 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chunga.
What is the hottest month in Chunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chunga?
January is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.