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Weather & Climate in Mwense, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwense has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,146 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,146 ft (959 m) |
| Area | 1,167.3 sq mi (3,023.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.3845°N, 28.6980°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 57 km W of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 10 km W of Samfya, Zambia | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2004 | 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 41 km SW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 28 km NNW of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 29 km NE of Samfya, Zambia | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
Mwense has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (0.0").