Kalomo, Zambia
Southern Province · Zambia
Kalomo is a small city in Southern Province, Zambia with a population of 15,394. Elevation: 4,081 ft (1,244 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kalomo
Kalomo is a town in southern Zambia, lying 125 km north east of Livingstone, on the main road (T1) and railway line to Lusaka. It is home to the Batonga people. It was the first administrative centre of Northern Rhodesia, serving until the capital city was established at Livingstone in 1907. The Administrator's House still survives from this era. It is the capital of the Kalomo District.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,394 |
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.0258°, 26.4837° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Southern Province |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.1 inches (739 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kalomo
Kalomo is a small city in Zambia (Southern Province) with a population of 15,394. The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet (1,244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Kalomo
Kalomo has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.6°C), the coldest is Jul (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 780 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.0258°S, 26.4837°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in |
Kalomo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kalomo
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simakakata | - | - | - | - |
| Matondo | - | - | - | - |
| Bwacha | - | - | - | - |
| Mutala | - | - | - | - |
| Namwinga | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaata | - | - | - | - |
| Kalomo | - | - | - | - |
| Kalomo | - | - | - | - |
| Good Hope | - | - | - | - |
| Choonga | - | - | - | - |
| Green Acres | - | - | - | - |
| Kalomo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Restaurants in Kalomo
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kalomo
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kalomo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kalomo
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kalomo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalomo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maamba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Macha Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kalomo?
Kalomo has a population of 15,394 residents and is located in Zambia..
What is the weather like in Kalomo?
Kalomo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.
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