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Weather & Climate in Mwansabombwe, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwansabombwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Area | 513.4 sq mi (1,329.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.8220°N, 28.7604°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 19, 2015 | 39 km SSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M5.1 | 19 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 57 km W of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 117 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2013 | 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 64 km N of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2004 | 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 41 km SW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
Mwansabombwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (0.0").