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Weather & Climate in Kabwe, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kabwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 308.4 sq mi (798.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.4469°N, 28.4464°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 21, 2012 | 62 km S of Mkushi, Zambia | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
Kabwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (0.0").