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Lucapa, Angola

Luanda Norte · Angola

Lucapa is a large city in Luanda Norte, Angola with a population of 110,000. Elevation: 3,133 ft (955 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

110,000 Population 349/sq mi density
3,133 ft Elevation 955 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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About Lucapa

Lucapa

Lucapa is a town, with a population of 110,000 and a municipality with a population of 154,305, located in eastern Angola. Lucapa is the former capital of Lunda Norte Province.

People

Population110,000
Density349/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Population110,000
Population Density349 / sq mi
Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Coordinates-8.4192°, 20.7447°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceLuanda Norte
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,435 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lucapa

Lucapa is a large city in Angola (Luanda Norte) with a population of 110,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,133 feet (955 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Lucapa

Lucapa has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.9°C), the coldest is Jun (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 946 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 17.8° / 30.9° 154.2
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 18.3° / 32.1° 130.2
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 18° / 31.6° 145.8
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 16.6° / 31° 104.2
May 24.1°C / 75°F 14.3° / 32.9° 20.1
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 12.1° / 33.4° 0.1
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 12.4° / 34.1° 0.1
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 14.4° / 36.2° 10.5
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 17.2° / 37° 42.3
Oct 26°C / 79°F 18.8° / 36.2° 92.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 18.5° / 33° 122.7
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 18.5° / 31.4° 123.6
Lucapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,133 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Angola avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Area315.0 sq mi (816.0 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4192°N, 20.7447°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 9, 2007.

Aug 6, 1999 88 km E of Lucapa, Angola M4.6 88 km
Aug 9, 2007 75 km ENE of Lucapa, Angola M4.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in Wettest

Lucapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in July to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Lucapa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lucapa AirportLBZSmall Airport
Nzagi AirportNZASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Luanda

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🇦🇴 About Angola

Capital Luanda
Population 30,809,762
Area 1,246,700 km²
GDP (USD) $107,167,747,140
GDP per capita $2,916
HDI 0.616
Life expectancy 64.6 years
Internet users 44.8%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency AOA (Kwanza)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +244
TLD .ao
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucapa

What is the population of Lucapa?

Lucapa has a population of 110,000 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 349 people per square mile, spread across 315.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lucapa?

Lucapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

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