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Weather & Climate in Kasempa, Zambia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kasempa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Area9,879.1 sq mi (25,586.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4584°N, 25.8338°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.57"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jun 9, 1996 56 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia M5.0 101 km 10 km
May 12, 2004 72 km SSW of Solwezi, Zambia M4.7 84 km 10 km
May 12, 2004 73 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia M4.7 85 km 10 km
Apr 12, 1998 101 km WSW of Solwezi, Zambia M4.7 121 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2014 75 km SSW of Kasempa, Zambia M4.6 76 km 14 km
Jul 12, 2022 44 km SSW of Mufumbwe, Zambia M4.4 144 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2014 75 km NE of Kasempa, Zambia M4.4 75 km 14 km
Jan 20, 2021 57 km N of Kasempa, Zambia M4.4 58 km 10 km
May 12, 2004 57 km S of Solwezi, Zambia M4.4 101 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2014 62 km W of Solwezi, Zambia M4.1 132 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2000 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia M3.9 117 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 9.6 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
November 71°F (21°C) 5.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in

Kasempa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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