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Weather & Climate in Mongu, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mongu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,333 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
| Area | 2,937.7 sq mi (7,608.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2484°N, 23.1274°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 21, 2014 | 50 km SSE of Zambezi, Zambia | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in |
Mongu has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.0").