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Kabwe, Zambia

Full City Profile

288,598 Population 936/sq mi density
3,907 ft Elevation 1,191 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kabwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Area308.4 sq mi (798.8 km²)
Population Density936/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4469°N, 28.4464°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.70"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 2, 2017.

Sep 21, 2012 62 km S of Mkushi, Zambia M4.4 114 km
Jan 10, 1997 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 147 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 8.5 in
February 71°F (21°C) 7.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in Wettest

Kabwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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