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Mwinilunga, Zambia

North-Western · Zambia

Mwinilunga is a small city in North-Western, Zambia with a population of 25,425. Elevation: 4,475 ft (1,364 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

25,425 Population 3/sq mi density
4,475 ft Elevation 1,364 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
53.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

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About Mwinilunga

Mwinilunga

Mwinilunga is a town in the North-Western Province of Zambia. It is the headquarters of Mwinilunga District, one of the province's eleven districts.

People

Population25,425
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Population25,425
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Coordinates-11.7358°, 24.4293°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceNorth-Western
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,355 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mwinilunga

Mwinilunga is a small city in Zambia (North-Western) with a population of 25,425. The city sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet (1,364 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Mwinilunga

Mwinilunga has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1377 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 251.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 197.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 243.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 105.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 94.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 193.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 254.9
Mwinilunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Zambia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Area9,042.3 sq mi (23,419.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7358°N, 24.4293°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 36 km E of Mwinilunga, Zambia M5.2 37 km
May 8, 2023 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.7 83 km
Apr 12, 1998 101 km WSW of Solwezi, Zambia M4.7 139 km
Mar 11, 2022 91 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.7 92 km
Oct 11, 1997 60 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 132 km
May 11, 2023 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.4 91 km
Jun 18, 2003 71 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia M4.4 72 km
May 18, 2025 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 119 km
Mar 4, 2007 48 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 129 km
Feb 24, 2000 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia M3.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in
February 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest
October 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 10.6 in Wettest

Mwinilunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in June to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Bus Stations in Mwinilunga

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mwinilunga Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mwinilunga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZM #12438375429

Airports Near Mwinilunga

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mwinilunga AirportSmall Airport
Sakeji AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mwinilunga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lunga CMML Church

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
1,364 m (4,475 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 Mwinilunga

What is the population of Mwinilunga?

Mwinilunga has a population of 25,425 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 9,042.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mwinilunga?

Mwinilunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

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