Weather & Climate in Kaputa, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaputa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4689°S, 29.6619°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 41 km | 30 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia | M5.1 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 73 km | 30 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 28 km | 34 km |
| Nov 7, 2013 | 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Kirando, Tanzania | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 64 km N of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Kaputa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").