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Kitwe, Zambia

Full City Profile

665,961 Population 2,145/sq mi density
4,016 ft Elevation 1,224 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Kitwe 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. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Area310.5 sq mi (804.3 km²)
Population Density2,145/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8024°N, 28.2132°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.57"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 25, 1999.

Oct 10, 1997 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia M4.8 124 km
May 25, 1999 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia M4.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 11.6 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 11.0 in

Kitwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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