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Weather & Climate in Mporokoso, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mporokoso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Area | 1,889.3 sq mi (4,893.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3727°N, 30.1250°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia | M5.1 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2013 | 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 97 km | 34 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 73 km W of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 35 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 74 km W of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 33 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.2 | 100 km | 34 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 41 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.2 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Nov 1, 2013 | 7 km W of Mbala, Zambia | M4.1 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 43 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 57 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 27 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.0 | 108 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) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in |
Mporokoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.0").