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Mazabuka, Zambia

Full City Profile

104,412 Population 48/sq mi density
3,445 ft Elevation 1,050 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Mazabuka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,445 ft (1,050 m)
Area2,191.9 sq mi (5,677.1 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8560°N, 27.7480°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 2, 2022.

Feb 3, 2001 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.8 138 km
Mar 6, 2008 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.8 92 km
Jan 9, 2016 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia M4.6 75 km
Feb 3, 2012 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia M4.5 121 km
Feb 3, 2007 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe M4.5 108 km
Nov 30, 1992 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.3 97 km
Aug 2, 2022 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia M4.1 127 km
Mar 3, 2014 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 129 km
Jan 10, 1997 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia M4.1 147 km
Nov 2, 2017 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia M3.9 112 km
Nov 15, 1992 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia M3.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in

Mazabuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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