Mbala, Zambia

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24,010 Population
5,322 ft Elevation 1,622 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Mbala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation5,322 ft (1,622 m)
Coordinates8.8402°S, 31.3659°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 29, 2024.

Oct 2, 2000 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M6.5 120 km
Mar 21, 2019 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 132 km
Feb 20, 2002 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 142 km
Apr 24, 1994 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia M5.1 109 km
Jul 13, 2006 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.0 127 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 127 km
Oct 7, 2000 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 121 km
Oct 5, 2000 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 129 km
Oct 2, 2000 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 149 km
Apr 5, 2017 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 112 km
Feb 29, 2024 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia M4.7 109 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 124 km
Jan 11, 1998 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 128 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 132 km
Jun 12, 1997 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia M4.6 106 km
Mar 31, 2012 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 126 km
Sep 18, 2001 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania M4.5 145 km
Jan 21, 2021 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia M4.4 7 km
Feb 2, 2019 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.3 144 km
Oct 2, 2000 56 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.8 in Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in

Mbala has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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