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Weather & Climate in Lusaka West, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lusaka West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,855 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,855 ft (1,175 m) |
| Area | 743.1 sq mi (1,924.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3186°N, 28.1103°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 6, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 40 km SE of Kafue, Zambia | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 11 km W of Chirundu, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Siavonga, Zambia | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2014 | 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 12 km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | M3.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in |
Lusaka West has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in June to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").