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Weather & Climate in Kasama, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kasama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,573 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,573 ft (1,394 m) |
| Area | 313.4 sq mi (811.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.2129°N, 31.1808°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 12, 1997 | 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 33 km SE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in |
Kasama has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and June the driest (0.0").