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Weather & Climate in Mufumbwe, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mufumbwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,750 ft (1,143 m) |
| Area | 9,879.1 sq mi (25,586.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6833°N, 24.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 8, 2023 | 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 75 km SSW of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.6 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 44 km SSW of Mufumbwe, Zambia | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 57 km N of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 22 km N of Kabompo, Zambia | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2000 | 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km N of Kabompo, Zambia | M3.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 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 | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.1 in |
Mufumbwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.0").