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Weather & Climate in Mpulungu, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpulungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 4,848.2 sq mi (12,556.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7623°N, 31.1141°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 98 km | 34 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 148 km | 39 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 145 km | 22 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia | M5.1 | 85 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 135 km | 34 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2006 | 42 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Mpulungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").