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Weather & Climate in Mufulira, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mufulira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,216 ft (1,285 m) |
| Area | 647.7 sq mi (1,677.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.5498°N, 28.2407°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 10, 1997 | 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 11.1 in |
Mufulira has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.6") and June the driest (0.0").