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Luanshya, Zambia

Full City Profile

193,293 Population 623/sq mi density
4,062 ft Elevation 1,238 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Luanshya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,062 ft (1,238 m)
Area310.2 sq mi (803.3 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1367°N, 28.4166°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 25, 1999 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 11.4 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 9.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 10.9 in

Luanshya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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