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Mufumbwe, Zambia

North-Western · Zambia

Mufumbwe is a small city in North-Western, Zambia with a population of 6,155. Elevation: 3,750 ft (1,143 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

6,155 Population 1/sq mi density
3,750 ft Elevation 1,143 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Mufumbwe

Mufumbwe

Mufumbwe is a town of Mufumbwe District in the North-Western Province of Zambia. It is located at 13°41'0S
24°48'0E with an altitude of 1069 metres.

People

Population6,155
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Population6,155
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Coordinates-13.6833°, 24.8000°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceNorth-Western
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (972 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mufumbwe

Mufumbwe is a small city in Zambia (North-Western) with a population of 6,155. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet (1,143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Mufumbwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Zambia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Area9,879.1 sq mi (25,586.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6833°N, 24.8000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on May 11, 2023.

May 8, 2023 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.7 139 km
Jul 24, 2014 75 km SSW of Kasempa, Zambia M4.6 108 km
Jul 12, 2022 44 km SSW of Mufumbwe, Zambia M4.4 45 km
Jan 20, 2021 57 km N of Kasempa, Zambia M4.4 142 km
May 11, 2023 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.4 132 km
Feb 29, 2012 22 km N of Kabompo, Zambia M4.1 70 km
Feb 24, 2000 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia M3.9 133 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia M3.8 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 8.1 in

Mufumbwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Mufumbwe

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kabompo AirportSmall Airport
Kalengwa AirportSmall Airport
Loloma AirstripSmall Airport
Mufumbwe AirstripSmall Airport
West Five AirportSmall Airport
West Four AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,143 m (3,750 ft)

🇿🇲 About Zambia

Capital Lusaka
Population 17,351,822
Area 752,614 km²
GDP (USD) $27,577,956,471
GDP per capita $1,331
HDI 0.565
Life expectancy 66.4 years
Internet users 33.0%
Urban population 45.0%
Currency ZMW (Kwacha)
Languages English
Calling code +260
TLD .zm
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mufumbwe

What is the population of Mufumbwe?

Mufumbwe has a population of 6,155 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 9,879.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mufumbwe?

Mufumbwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches.

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