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Weather & Climate in Kafue, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kafue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,268 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,268 ft (996 m) |
| Area | 2,329.2 sq mi (6,032.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7691°N, 28.1814°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 3, 2001 | 40 km SSW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.8 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia | M4.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 40 km NNE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 32 km S of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 39 km SW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.1 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 30 km ENE of Kariba, Zimbabwe | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia | M3.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in |
Kafue has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in June to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.0").