Choma Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Choma’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Zambia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Choma changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in October to a warm 23°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 9°C in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Choma by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
October, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 17 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 3 days. For more information, please visit our Choma Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Zambia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Zambia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Choma Temperatures Compared World Wide
Choma’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Choma. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Choma’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Choma climate page.
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