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Weather & Climate in Mumbwa, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mumbwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,888 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,888 ft (1,185 m) |
| Area | 2,014.5 sq mi (5,217.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9829°N, 27.0619°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 6, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2014 | 12 km W of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 32 km N of Mumbwa, Zambia | M4.1 | 33 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 1999 | 28 km W of Namwala, Zambia | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 60 km ESE of Namwala, Zambia | M3.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in |
Mumbwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in June to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (0.0").