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Weather & Climate in Kalengwa, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalengwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,927 ft (1,197 m) |
| Area | 9,879.1 sq mi (25,586.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4659°N, 25.0027°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 12, 2004 | 72 km SSW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 73 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 101 km WSW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2022 | 91 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 75 km SSW of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.6 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 44 km SSW of Mufumbwe, Zambia | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 57 km N of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2003 | 71 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 22 km N of Kabompo, Zambia | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2000 | 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia | M3.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 8.5 in |
Kalengwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (0.0").