Kaputa, Zambia
Northern Province · Zambia
Kaputa is a small city in Northern Province, Zambia with a population of 9,210. Elevation: 3,117 ft (950 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°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 Kaputa
Kaputa District is a district of Zambia, located in Northern Province. The capital lies at Kaputa. As of the 2022 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 102,854 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,210 |
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.4689°, 29.6619° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8 inches (1,061 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kaputa
Kaputa is a small city in Zambia (Northern Province) with a population of 9,210. The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet (950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Kaputa
Kaputa has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.5°C), the coldest is Jun (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1307 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4689°S, 29.6619°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Kaputa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Kaputa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kaputa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chocha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pweto Airport | PWO | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kaputa?
Kaputa has a population of 9,210 residents and is located in Zambia..
What is the weather like in Kaputa?
Kaputa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches.
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