Muchinga, Zambia
Peter
Peter is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,182 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:49
10.37° S, 33.15° EElevation 1,182 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Peter at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:19 · 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 month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
258 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
2 mm of rain
Weather in Peter
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 44%
Today26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct35°22°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct30°21°5.2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°7.1 mm
Sun1 Nov27°21°7 mm
Mon2 Nov26°21°7.5 mm
Tue3 Nov26°20°3.6 mm
When to go to Peter
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 | 42 | 43 | 49 | 63 | 86 | 97 | 96 | 89 | 76 | 63 | 42 | 42 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 28° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 258 | 244 | 326 | 252 | 57 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 108 | 246 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 27 |
What's on in Peter
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 Peter
Earthquakes around Peter
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195015magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 79 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 92 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 83 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 83 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Peter?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Peter.
What is the hottest month in Peter?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Peter?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Peter?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.