Luangwa, Zambia

Full City Profile

9,187 Population 2/sq mi density

1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Luangwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	76.9°F
	42% above US 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

Annual Rainfall 29.3"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.32"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 14, 2012.

May 16, 2009	59 km NE of Luangwa, Zambia	M4.3	59 km
Nov 14, 2012	59 km NNE of Centenary, Zimbabwe	M4.0	121 km
Jul 9, 1991	87 km N of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe	M3.9	127 km
Sep 5, 1991	87 km SE of Nyimba, Zambia	M3.4	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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