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Chama Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest today at 36° · coldest night Saturday at 21°

The short of it: Chama weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 33 °C (92 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 31 °C (88 °F). Today’s high 36 °C (96 °F), low 25 °C (76 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: heat warning, moderate risk of thunder. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:00 local time.

CHAMA, Tuesday. — Chama may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 36° before sinking to 25° by night. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of 33° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the ESE, gusting to 25 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 36°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 21°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 15 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 21°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Chama runs from 21° at night to 33° by day, with some 89 mm of rain. October is the warmest month here at 33°, July the coldest at 13°, and January the wettest with 237 mm. The best months to ride in are June and July.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 36 min. The station stands 1,050 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear33°31°13 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear31°29°13 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy29°27°15 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy28°26°16 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy28°25°15 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy27°25°15 km/h–
11 PMOvercast27°26°14 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy27°26°12 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy27°26°11 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy26°26°11 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy26°26°11 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy26°25°11 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy25°25°10 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear25°26°8 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear27°27°10 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear29°29°12 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear31°31°12 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy33°32°10 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy34°34°7 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy35°35°5 km/h–
1 PMOvercast36°35°6 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy33°31°18 km/h–
3 PMOvercast33°32°13 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMMostly clear32°32°13 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 36°, low 25°, dry, gusts to 40 km/h. Sun up 5:13 AM, down 5:49 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today25°36°dry40 km/h12 h 36 min
Wednesday25°36°0.1 mm36 km/h12 h 36 min
Thursday25°31°0.4 mm28 km/h12 h 36 min
Friday22°31°9.3 mm24 km/h12 h 37 min
Saturday21°32°0.3 mm17 km/h12 h 37 min
Sunday22°31°2.1 mm17 km/h12 h 38 min
Monday22°31°2.4 mm21 km/h12 h 38 min

Warmest: today at 36°. Wettest: Friday, 9.3 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 40 km/h.

The Almanac · Chama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Chama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 80 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Chama in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Chama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°20°237 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
February28°20°197 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
March28°20°116 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April28°19°22 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°16°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°14°2.0 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°14°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°17°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October33°20°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
November33°21°89 mm10 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
December30°20°192 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Chama

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Chama today?

Right now it is 33 °C (92 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 31 °C (88 °F). Today’s high is 36 °C (96 °F) and tonight’s low 25 °C (76 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Chama this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 15 mm (0.57 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Chama?

Yes: heat warning; moderate risk of thunder. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Chama?

October, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 13 °C (56 °F). The wettest month is January, with 237 mm (9.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Chama?

June and July. June brings highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain; July highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and 1.0 mm (0.04 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Chama?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 13 °C (56 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RumphiNorthern Region80 km ENE31°18°58 mm
MzimbaNorthern Region91 km SSE29°17°58 mm
MzuzuNorthern Region99 km ESE28°16°68 mm
LundaziEastern Province120 km S31°18°74 mm
LivingstoniaNorthern Region124 km ENE29°18°69 mm
IsokaMuchinga130 km NNW30°18°85 mm
Nkhata BayNorthern Region132 km ESE31°21°90 mm
ChinsaliMuchinga139 km WNW31°18°104 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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