Lubwe, Zambia

Full City Profile

12,643 Population 10/sq mi density

3,868 ft Elevation 1,179 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Lubwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	69.7°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Area	1,266.3 sq mi (3,279.8 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.1165°N, 29.6462°W
Timezone	Africa/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.22"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 4, 2018.

Oct 10, 1997	68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia	M4.8	128 km
Jun 4, 2018	10 km W of Samfya, Zambia	M4.5	33 km
Jul 24, 2003	63 km WNW of Mpika, Zambia	M4.3	149 km
Mar 9, 2004	36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia	M4.2	113 km
Oct 30, 2003	29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia	M3.7	11 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	11.0 in
February	70°F (21°C)	10.4 in
March	71°F (22°C)	10.1 in
April	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
August	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in
October	74°F (23°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
November	73°F (23°C)	5.9 in
December	71°F (22°C)	11.2 in	Wettest

Lubwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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