Driest Cities in Zambia

Top 94 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Zambia

1 Kazungula 07 24.3"

2 Livingstone 07 25.0"

3 Sesheke 01 25.6"

4 Siavonga 07 28.2"

5 Chirundu 07 28.2"

6 Kalomo 07 29.1"

7 Luangwa 09 29.3"

8 Maamba 07 29.8"

9 Sinazongwe 07 29.8"

10 Nakambala 07 30.0"

11 Mazabuka 07 30.2"

12 Lubombo 07 30.4"

13 Senanga 01 30.5"

14 Nampundwe 02 30.6"

15 Kafue 09 30.8"

16 Namwala 07 31.3"

17 Choma 07 31.3"

18 Itezhi-Tezhi 07 31.4"

19 Monze 07 31.5"

20 Chilongolo 09 31.9"

21 Lusaka West 09 32.0"

22 Kaoma 01 32.2"

23 Namalombwe 09 32.2"

24 Chalimbana 09 32.2"

25 Chongwe 09 32.2"

26 Chilanga Township 09 32.2"

27 Lusaka 09 32.2"

28 Madido 09 32.2"

29 Palabana 09 32.2"

30 Chinkuli 09 32.2"

31 Chisankane 09 32.2"

32 Ntandabale 09 32.2"

33 Chunga 09 32.2"

34 Lundazi 03 34.1"

35 Kabwe 02 34.2"

36 Mongu 01 35.6"

37 Mumbwa 02 35.9"

38 Chama 10 35.9"

39 Limulunga 01 36.3"

40 Nyimba 03 37.0"

41 Chipata 03 37.9"

42 Petauke 03 37.9"

43 Mufumbwe 06 38.3"

44 Kalabo 01 38.4"

45 Lukulu 01 38.5"

46 Kabompo 06 39.5"

47 Kapiri Mposhi 02 39.5"

48 Mkushi 02 39.5"

49 Zambezi 06 39.6"

50 Mpulungu 05 39.8"

51 Manyinga 06 40.3"

52 Mpika 10 40.5"

53 Kalengwa 06 40.5"

54 Nakonde 10 40.6"

55 Serenje 02 41.4"

56 Kaputa 05 41.8"

57 Chadiza 03 42.2"

58 Katete 03 42.3"

59 Kasempa 06 42.3"

60 Sinda 03 42.4"

61 Chavuma 06 42.7"

62 Chiengi 04 42.9"

63 Isoka 10 43.0"

64 Mpongwe 08 43.8"

65 Chinsali 10 43.8"

66 Mbala 05 44.4"

67 Nchelenge 04 45.0"

68 Mununga 04 45.2"

69 Ibenga 08 45.8"

70 Mwansabombwe 04 46.3"

71 Mansa 04 46.7"

72 Mapalo 08 47.1"

73 Chililabombwe 08 47.4"

74 Kataba 08 48.0"

75 Ndola 08 48.2"

76 Manyama 06 48.2"

77 Chisasa 06 48.3"

78 Chambishi 08 48.4"

79 Kalulushi 08 48.5"

80 Luanshya 08 48.6"

81 Chingola 08 48.7"

82 Mufulira 08 48.8"

83 Kitwe 08 48.8"

84 Solwezi 06 48.9"

85 Mungwi 05 49.2"

86 Kansanshi 06 49.9"

87 Kasama 05 50.4"

88 Mporokoso 05 50.9"

89 Samfya 04 51.5"

90 Kawambwa 04 51.7"

91 Mwinilunga 06 53.4"

92 Lubwe 04 53.4"

93 Luwingu 05 54.5"

94 Chilubi 05 56.6"

The driest cities in Zambia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Kazungula receives just 24.3 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Kazungula gets just 24.3" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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