Luwingu, Zambia

Full City Profile

28,436 Population 10/sq mi density

4,531 ft Elevation 1,381 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Luwingu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	68.8°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,531 ft (1,381 m)
Area	2,848.1 sq mi (7,376.5 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.2621°N, 29.9271°W
Timezone	Africa/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"

43% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.18"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 4, 2018.

Apr 24, 1994	46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia	M5.1	144 km
Jun 4, 2018	10 km W of Samfya, Zambia	M4.5	131 km
Mar 28, 1998	24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia	M4.4	143 km
May 22, 2006	42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia	M4.2	130 km
Jul 1, 2011	28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia	M4.0	131 km
Oct 30, 2003	29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia	M3.7	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	9.9 in
February	69°F (21°C)	8.8 in
March	70°F (21°C)	10.2 in
April	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
May	67°F (20°C)	0.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in
July	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
October	74°F (23°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
November	72°F (22°C)	7.2 in
December	70°F (21°C)	11.2 in	Wettest

Luwingu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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