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Weather & Climate in Mkushi, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mkushi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,124 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Area | 4,261.7 sq mi (11,037.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6202°N, 29.3939°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 31, 2006 | 53 km SSW of Serenje, Zambia | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 62 km S of Mkushi, Zambia | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 51 km SE of Mkushi, Zambia | M4.3 | 52 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) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.7 in |
Mkushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (0.0").