Chavuma weather in October
In October, Chavuma sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 52 mm of rain across 9.9 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Chavuma's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chavuma's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- 9.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:05 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.56 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Chavuma is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical October day in Chavuma reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 4°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 19 |
| 2 | 33 | 19 |
| 3 | 33 | 19 |
| 4 | 33 | 19 |
| 5 | 33 | 19 |
| 6 | 33 | 19 |
| 7 | 33 | 19 |
| 8 | 33 | 19 |
| 9 | 33 | 19 |
| 10 | 33 | 19 |
| 11 | 33 | 19 |
| 12 | 33 | 19 |
| 13 | 33 | 19 |
| 14 | 33 | 19 |
| 15 | 33 | 19 |
| 16 | 33 | 19 |
| 17 | 33 | 19 |
| 18 | 33 | 19 |
| 19 | 33 | 19 |
| 20 | 32 | 19 |
| 21 | 32 | 19 |
| 22 | 32 | 19 |
| 23 | 32 | 19 |
| 24 | 32 | 19 |
| 25 | 32 | 19 |
| 26 | 32 | 19 |
| 27 | 32 | 19 |
| 28 | 31 | 19 |
| 29 | 31 | 19 |
| 30 | 31 | 19 |
| 31 | 31 | 19 |
How October really feels in Chavuma
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 23 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Chavuma weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 260 | 27.8 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 27° / 19° | 253 | 24.7 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 27° / 18° | 226 | 25.2 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 17° | 53 | 7.9 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| May | 29° / 15° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 27° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 27° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 8.8 |
| Aug | 31° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 33° / 18° | 6 | 1.5 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 33° / 19° | 52 | 9.9 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 187 | 24.2 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 272 | 28.6 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 45%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 71 | 29 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 69 | 31 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 66 | 34 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 62 | 38 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 59 | 41 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 54 | 46 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Chavuma gets around 52 mm of rain over 9.9 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 9 | 21 |
| 10 | 22 |
| 11 | 23 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 38 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 53 |
| 30 | 55 |
| 31 | 57 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 35% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 12% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 37 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 15 | 17 | 2 |
| 2 | 64 | 16 | 18 | 2 |
| 3 | 62 | 17 | 19 | 2 |
| 4 | 59 | 18 | 20 | 3 |
| 5 | 57 | 19 | 21 | 3 |
| 6 | 55 | 20 | 22 | 3 |
| 7 | 52 | 21 | 23 | 4 |
| 8 | 51 | 22 | 23 | 4 |
| 9 | 49 | 23 | 24 | 4 |
| 10 | 47 | 24 | 25 | 5 |
| 11 | 45 | 24 | 26 | 5 |
| 12 | 43 | 25 | 27 | 5 |
| 13 | 41 | 25 | 28 | 6 |
| 14 | 39 | 26 | 29 | 6 |
| 15 | 37 | 26 | 31 | 7 |
| 16 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 7 |
| 17 | 32 | 26 | 34 | 8 |
| 18 | 30 | 25 | 36 | 9 |
| 19 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 10 |
| 20 | 26 | 24 | 38 | 11 |
| 21 | 25 | 24 | 39 | 13 |
| 22 | 23 | 23 | 40 | 14 |
| 23 | 21 | 22 | 41 | 16 |
| 24 | 19 | 21 | 42 | 18 |
| 25 | 17 | 20 | 42 | 20 |
| 26 | 15 | 19 | 43 | 23 |
| 27 | 14 | 18 | 43 | 25 |
| 28 | 12 | 17 | 43 | 28 |
| 29 | 11 | 16 | 43 | 31 |
| 30 | 9 | 14 | 43 | 34 |
| 31 | 8 | 13 | 42 | 37 |
Wind in October
Winds average 8 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 5:59 AM, and sunset from 6:22 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:22 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:22 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:22 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:22 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:22 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:22 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:22 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:23 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:23 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:23 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:23 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:23 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:24 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:24 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:03 | 6:24 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:03 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:02 | 6:24 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:02 | 6:25 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:25 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:25 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:25 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:26 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.56 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.09 kWh/m² to a high of 6.68 kWh/m² in September across the year — October's 6.56 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Chavuma
None of Chavuma's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Chavuma's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Chavuma?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Chavuma. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Chavuma in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Chavuma sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Chavuma in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chavuma peaks around January 20 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Chavuma in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Chavuma is worst in September — around 54 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 8.2× the cleanest month (April, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 40 | 51 | 54 | 22 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 40 | Poor |
| Aug | 51 | Poor |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Chavuma?
Chavuma sits at 13.1°S, 22.7°E, 1,101 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Zambezi, 70 km away.
Topography around Chavuma
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chavuma.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chavuma has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 120 m around an average of 1,080 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 136 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 451 m.
The land around Chavuma is covered by shrubs (58%) within 3 km, trees (34%), grassland (30%) and shrubs (28%) within 16 km, and grassland (47%) and trees (44%) within 80 km.
Zambia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 30% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,318
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.2
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 20.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 573
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Chavuma (-13.0667°, 22.6833°, elevation 1,101 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).