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Weather & Climate in Mbala, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,322 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,322 ft (1,622 m) |
| Area | 1,639.8 sq mi (4,247.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8402°N, 31.3659°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 142 km | 39 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia | M5.1 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia | M4.4 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 56 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in |
Mbala has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.0").