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Kalengwa, Zambia

North-Western · Zambia

Kalengwa is a small city in North-Western, Zambia with a population of 7,574. Elevation: 3,927 ft (1,197 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

7,574 Population 1/sq mi density
3,927 ft Elevation 1,197 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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People

Population7,574
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Population7,574
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Coordinates-13.4659°, 25.0027°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceNorth-Western
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalengwa

Kalengwa is a small city in Zambia (North-Western) with a population of 7,574. The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet (1,197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Kalengwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Zambia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Area9,879.1 sq mi (25,586.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4659°N, 25.0027°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.82"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on May 11, 2023.

May 12, 2004 72 km SSW of Solwezi, Zambia M4.7 139 km
May 12, 2004 73 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia M4.7 137 km
May 8, 2023 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.7 119 km
Apr 12, 1998 101 km WSW of Solwezi, Zambia M4.7 128 km
Mar 11, 2022 91 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.7 138 km
Jul 24, 2014 75 km SSW of Kasempa, Zambia M4.6 104 km
Jul 12, 2022 44 km SSW of Mufumbwe, Zambia M4.4 76 km
Jan 20, 2021 57 km N of Kasempa, Zambia M4.4 111 km
May 11, 2023 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.4 112 km
Jun 18, 2003 71 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.4 140 km
Feb 29, 2012 22 km N of Kabompo, Zambia M4.1 85 km
Feb 24, 2000 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia M3.9 103 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia M3.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 8.8 in Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 7.4 in
March 71°F (21°C) 6.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
December 71°F (21°C) 8.5 in

Kalengwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Kalengwa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalengwa AirportSmall Airport
Loloma AirstripSmall Airport
Mufumbwe AirstripSmall Airport
West Five AirportSmall Airport
West Four AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,197 m (3,927 ft)

🇿🇲 About Zambia

Capital Lusaka
Population 17,351,822
Area 752,614 km²
GDP (USD) $27,577,956,471
GDP per capita $1,331
HDI 0.565
Life expectancy 66.4 years
Internet users 33.0%
Urban population 45.0%
Currency ZMW (Kwacha)
Languages English
Calling code +260
TLD .zm
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalengwa

What is the population of Kalengwa?

Kalengwa has a population of 7,574 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 9,879.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalengwa?

Kalengwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.

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