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Weather & Climate in Luangwa, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luangwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 4,594.6 sq mi (11,900.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6167°N, 30.4167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| May 16, 2009 | 59 km NE of Luangwa, Zambia | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 59 km NNE of Centenary, Zimbabwe | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1991 | 87 km N of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1991 | 87 km SE of Nyimba, Zambia | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 85°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in |
Luangwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in July to 86°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.0").