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Luangwa, Zambia
Lusaka Province · Zambia
Luangwa is a small city in Lusaka Province, Zambia with a population of 9,187. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Luangwa
Luangwa is a town in Zambia, at the confluence of the Luangwa and Zambezi Rivers, which was called Feira until 1964. It is headquarters of a district of the same name in Lusaka Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,187 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.6167°, 30.4167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Lusaka Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.3 inches (744 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Luangwa
Luangwa is a small city in Zambia (Lusaka Province) with a population of 9,187. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 4,594.6 sq mi (11,900.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6167°N, 30.4167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 85°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in |
Luangwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in July to 86°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Hotels in Luangwa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Luangwa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blanguete Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chapoto Road Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kanyemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katemo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuperinengu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Luangwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mashumbi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mwanja River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peoza Pasi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zambue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zumbo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Luangwa?
Luangwa has a population of 9,187 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,594.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Luangwa?
Luangwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.