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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Area | 3,500.4 sq mi (9,066.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4689°N, 29.6619°W |
| 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").