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Weather & Climate in Mpongwe, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpongwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,921 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,921 ft (1,195 m) |
| Area | 4,008.0 sq mi (10,380.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5091°N, 28.1550°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.
| May 25, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia | M4.6 | 132 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) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 10.2 in |
Mpongwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in June to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and June the driest (0.0").