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Weather & Climate in Lundazi, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lundazi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,750 ft (1,143 m) |
| Area | 826.2 sq mi (2,139.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2929°N, 33.1782°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 30, 1991 | 57 km W of Chama, Zambia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia | M4.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 45 km WNW of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 57 km S of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1999 | 36 km ESE of Chama, Zambia | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2000 | 42 km WSW of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 43 km NNE of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in |
Lundazi has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.0").