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Weather & Climate in Kaoma, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,694 ft (1,126 m) |
| Area | 4,941.0 sq mi (12,797.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.7833°N, 24.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 24, 2014 | 75 km SSW of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.6 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 44 km SSW of Mufumbwe, Zambia | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in |
Kaoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.0").