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Weather & Climate in Luwingu, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luwingu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,531 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,531 ft (1,381 m) |
| Area | 2,848.1 sq mi (7,376.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.2621°N, 29.9271°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 24, 1994 | 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia | M5.1 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 10 km W of Samfya, Zambia | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
Luwingu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and August the driest (0.0").