Mufulira, Zambia

Full City Profile

169,136 Population 261/sq mi density

4,216 ft Elevation 1,285 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Mufulira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	67.1°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Area	647.7 sq mi (1,677.4 km²)
Population Density	261/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.5498°N, 28.2407°W
Timezone	Africa/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 11.57"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 25, 1999.

Oct 10, 1997	68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia	M4.8	98 km
May 25, 1999	87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia	M4.6	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	11.6 in	Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	9.3 in
March	70°F (21°C)	7.5 in
April	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in
August	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
October	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
November	72°F (22°C)	5.5 in
December	69°F (21°C)	11.1 in

Mufulira has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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