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Weather & Climate in Lukulu, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lukulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,438 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,438 ft (1,048 m) |
| Area | 4,664.9 sq mi (12,082.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.3707°N, 23.2420°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 24, 1991 | 46 km NNE of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2014 | 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 7.8 in |
Lukulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.0").