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Weather & Climate in Mansa, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mansa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,990 ft (1,216 m) |
| Area | 3,595.8 sq mi (9,313.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.1998°N, 28.8943°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 10 km W of Samfya, Zambia | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2004 | 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia | M3.7 | 92 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) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 67°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) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 10.0 in |
Mansa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and June the driest (0.0").