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Kafue, Zambia

Full City Profile

104,174 Population 45/sq mi density
3,268 ft Elevation 996 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kafue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,268 ft (996 m)
Area2,329.2 sq mi (6,032.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7691°N, 28.1814°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.07"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 5, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.8 126 km
Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 124 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 41 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 142 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 67 km
Jan 5, 2025 32 km S of Kariba, Zimbabwe M4.3 136 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 77 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 116 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 72 km
Jan 10, 2000 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe M3.7 115 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in

Kafue has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in June to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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