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Weather & Climate in Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapiri Mposhi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°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 4,150 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Area | 4,748.8 sq mi (12,299.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.9715°N, 28.6699°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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 51 km SE of Mkushi, Zambia | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 144 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) | 9.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
Kapiri Mposhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in June to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and June the driest (0.0").