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Weather & Climate in Lubwe, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lubwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 1,266.3 sq mi (3,279.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.1165°N, 29.6462°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 10, 1997 | 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 10 km W of Samfya, Zambia | M4.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 63 km WNW of Mpika, Zambia | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2004 | 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia | M3.7 | 11 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) | 11.0 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
Lubwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and June the driest (0.0").