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. 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 Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.4584°S, 25.8338°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
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").