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Mapalo, Zambia

Full City Profile

26,986 Population 9/sq mi density
4,094 ft Elevation 1,248 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Mapalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Area3,002.4 sq mi (7,776.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9369°N, 28.6721°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Oct 10, 1997.

Oct 10, 1997 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia M4.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 10.9 in
February 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.8 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 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 11.1 in Wettest

Mapalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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