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Southern Province, Zambia

Muchanta

Muchanta is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,044 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:39
16.35° S, 27.97° EElevation 1,044 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Muchantaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Muchanta at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

233 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Muchanta

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct35°24°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct31°24°1.9 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov35°23°
Tue3 Nov36°25°
Wed4 Nov35°26°
Thu5 Nov36°26°

When to go to Muchanta

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525562869810010010086735150
High26°25°25°25°24°22°21°24°28°30°29°26°
Low19°18°18°16°13°11°10°12°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)23319312228411012088192
Wet days25211761000021222

What's on in Muchanta

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 Muchanta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Muchanta

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 58 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 35 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 70 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 76 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Muchanta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muchanta.
What is the hottest month in Muchanta?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Muchanta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muchanta?
January is the wettest month with about 233 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.