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Mpulungu, Zambia
Northern Province · Zambia
Mpulungu is a mid-size city in Northern Province, Zambia with a population of 55,405. Elevation: 2,625 ft (800 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mpulungu
Mpulungu is a town in the Northern Province of Zambia, at the southern tip of Lake Tanganyika.
People
Climate
| Population | 55,405 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.7623°, 31.1141° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,010 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mpulungu
Mpulungu is a mid-size city in Zambia (Northern Province) with a population of 55,405. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet (800 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Mpulungu
Mpulungu has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Oct (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (15.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1649 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 4,848.2 sq mi (12,556.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7623°N, 31.1141°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Mpulungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Museums in Mpulungu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Moto Museum |
Farmers Markets in Mpulungu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish market | |||||
| Market |
Restaurants in Mpulungu
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mpulungu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mpulungu
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mpulungu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kasaba Bay Airport | ZKB | Small Airport |
| Mbala Airport | MMQ | Small Airport |
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Quick Facts
Things to See Near Mpulungu
1 places within 15 km
- • Niamkolo Church
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What is the population of Mpulungu?
Mpulungu has a population of 55,405 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 4,848.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mpulungu?
Mpulungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.