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Lusaka West, Zambia

Full City Profile

21,655 Population 29/sq mi density
3,855 ft Elevation 1,175 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Lusaka West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,855 ft (1,175 m)
Area743.1 sq mi (1,924.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-15.3186°N, 28.1103°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 2, 2017.

Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 103 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 89 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 105 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 127 km
Mar 3, 2014 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 130 km
Jan 10, 1997 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 128 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in

Lusaka West has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in June to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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