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Weather & Climate in Solwezi, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Solwezi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,531 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,531 ft (1,381 m) |
| Area | 1,873.1 sq mi (4,851.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.1688°N, 26.3894°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 9, 1996 | 56 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 72 km SSW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 73 km SW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 101 km WSW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2022 | 91 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 75 km NE of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.4 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 57 km N of Kasempa, Zambia | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 57 km S of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 62 km W of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2000 | 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
Solwezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in June to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (0.0").