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Mpulungu, Zambia

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55,405 Population 11/sq mi density
2,625 ft Elevation 800 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Mpulungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Area4,848.2 sq mi (12,556.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7623°N, 31.1141°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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 98 km
Feb 24, 2017 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.9 124 km
Feb 20, 2002 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 148 km
Mar 21, 2019 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 145 km
May 7, 1999 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.2 150 km
Apr 24, 1994 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia M5.1 85 km
Jul 13, 2006 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.0 99 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 143 km
Oct 7, 2000 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 98 km
Oct 5, 2000 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 104 km
Apr 5, 2017 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 90 km
Oct 2, 2000 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 122 km
Jan 11, 1998 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 105 km
Feb 29, 2024 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia M4.7 80 km
Mar 31, 2012 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 97 km
Feb 27, 2017 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 135 km
Jun 12, 1997 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia M4.6 125 km
Sep 18, 2001 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania M4.5 141 km
Jan 21, 2021 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia M4.4 34 km
Jul 26, 2006 42 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania M4.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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