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Muchinga
Muchinga, Zambia

Samson

Samson is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,324 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:25
9.75° S, 32.87° EElevation 1,324 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Samsonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Samson at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

209 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Samson

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct32°20°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct34°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct30°20°2.7 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°9.5 mm
Sun1 Nov28°19°4.7 mm
Mon2 Nov24°19°15.7 mm
Tue3 Nov30°19°1.6 mm
Wed4 Nov23°18°15.4 mm

When to go to Samson

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474752638898979685725046
High26°25°25°25°25°24°24°26°28°30°29°27°
Low17°17°17°16°15°13°12°13°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)209206172912022121476184
Wet days292427185111141226

What's on in Samson

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 Samson

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samson

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 112 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 113 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 118 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 145 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samson?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samson.
What is the hottest month in Samson?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Samson?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samson?
January is the wettest month with about 209 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.