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Weather & Climate in Kabompo, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kabompo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,652 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
| Area | 3,112.2 sq mi (8,060.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5927°N, 24.2008°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 24, 1991 | 46 km NNE of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2014 | 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 44 km SSW of Mufumbwe, Zambia | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 22 km N of Kabompo, Zambia | M4.1 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia | M3.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in |
Kabompo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.0").