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Weather & Climate in Mpika, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,685 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,685 ft (1,428 m) |
| Area | 8,633.9 sq mi (22,361.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.8343°N, 31.4529°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 30, 1991 | 57 km W of Chama, Zambia | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 63 km WNW of Mpika, Zambia | M4.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 9.5 in |
Mpika has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and June the driest (0.0").