Maamba weather in November
In November, Maamba sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 105 mm of rain across 11.1 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 30°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in November, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Maamba's 8th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Maamba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- 11.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:32 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Maamba is city in Zambia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 30°C by the end.
A typical November day in Maamba reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C cooler than October and about 3°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 21 |
| 2 | 32 | 21 |
| 3 | 32 | 21 |
| 4 | 32 | 21 |
| 5 | 32 | 21 |
| 6 | 32 | 21 |
| 7 | 32 | 21 |
| 8 | 32 | 21 |
| 9 | 32 | 21 |
| 10 | 32 | 21 |
| 11 | 32 | 21 |
| 12 | 32 | 21 |
| 13 | 32 | 21 |
| 14 | 32 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | 21 |
| 20 | 31 | 21 |
| 21 | 31 | 21 |
| 22 | 30 | 21 |
| 23 | 30 | 21 |
| 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 26 | 30 | 21 |
| 27 | 30 | 21 |
| 28 | 30 | 21 |
| 29 | 30 | 21 |
| 30 | 30 | 21 |
How November really feels in Maamba
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 10 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Maamba weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 20° | 309 | 22.9 | 12.9 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 20° | 227 | 19.2 | 12.6 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 19° | 139 | 17.5 | 12.1 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 27° / 17° | 43 | 7.3 | 11.6 | 7.4 |
| May | 26° / 13° | 6 | 1.3 | 11.2 | 8.9 |
| Jun | 24° / 11° | 2 | 0.5 | 11 | 9.4 |
| Jul | 23° / 11° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.1 | 9.4 |
| Aug | 26° / 13° | 0 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 17° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 32° / 20° | 11 | 2 | 12.4 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 31° / 21° | 105 | 11.1 | 12.8 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 266 | 21.8 | 13 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 45%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 71 | 29 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 7 | 66 | 34 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 51 | 49 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Maamba gets around 105 mm of rain over 11.1 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 36% and peaks near 54% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 20 |
| 7 | 22 |
| 8 | 23 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 39 |
| 17 | 41 |
| 18 | 43 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 52 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 53 |
| 30 | 54 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the muggy band about 32% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 33% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 33 | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 36 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 8 | 0 |
| 4 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 0 |
| 5 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 13 | 0 |
| 8 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 15 | 0 |
| 9 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 17 | 0 |
| 10 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 18 | 0 |
| 11 | 23 | 24 | 33 | 20 | 1 |
| 12 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 22 | 1 |
| 13 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 24 | 1 |
| 14 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 27 | 1 |
| 15 | 17 | 19 | 34 | 29 | 1 |
| 16 | 15 | 18 | 34 | 32 | 1 |
| 17 | 13 | 17 | 33 | 35 | 1 |
| 18 | 12 | 16 | 33 | 37 | 1 |
| 19 | 11 | 16 | 33 | 40 | 1 |
| 20 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 42 | 1 |
| 21 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 45 | 2 |
| 22 | 7 | 13 | 31 | 47 | 2 |
| 23 | 6 | 13 | 30 | 49 | 2 |
| 24 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 50 | 2 |
| 25 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 52 | 2 |
| 26 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 53 | 3 |
| 27 | 4 | 11 | 27 | 55 | 3 |
| 28 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 57 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 58 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 59 | 4 |
Wind in November
Winds average 8 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 8 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 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:36 AM to 5:32 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 6:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:35 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:35 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:35 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:17 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:18 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:33 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:33 | 6:19 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:23 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:23 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:24 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:25 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:25 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:27 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:29 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.73 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.65 kWh/m² to a high of 7.29 kWh/m² in October across the year — November's 6.73 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Maamba
None of Maamba's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Maamba's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Maamba?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Maamba for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Maamba in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Maamba sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Maamba in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Maamba peaks around January 18 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 8 (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) | 17 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Maamba in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Maamba is worst in September — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (April, 6 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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Maamba?
Maamba sits at 17.4°S, 27.1°E, 754 m above sea level, in Zambia. The nearest listed city is Sinazongwe, 35 km away.
Topography around Maamba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Maamba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Maamba has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 677 m around an average of 860 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 864 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 906 m.
The land around Maamba is covered by trees (68%) and shrubs (21%) within 3 km, trees (65%) and shrubs (23%) within 16 km, and shrubs (34%) and trees (29%) 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 Maamba (-17.3667°, 27.15°, elevation 754 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).