Luanshya
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Luanshya month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Luanshya are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4 | 17.8 | 259 | 8.9 |
| February | 25.9 | 17.8 | 190 | 9.5 |
| March | 25.9 | 17.4 | 142 | 10.3 |
| April | 25.9 | 16.1 | 40 | 10.7 |
| May | 25.6 | 13.9 | 5 | 11.0 |
| June | 24.5 | 11.8 | 0 | 10.9 |
| July | 24.7 | 11.5 | 0 | 10.7 |
| August | 27.7 | 13.9 | 0 | 11.4 |
| September | 30.9 | 17.0 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 32.2 | 19.2 | 9 | 11.6 |
| November | 29.9 | 19.1 | 105 | 10.9 |
| December | 26.9 | 18.1 | 188 | 9.8 |
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People and places shaping Luanshya
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Research updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026Past and future events in Luanshya
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Previously
- Founding of Luanshya after William Collier’s antelope discovery
Early 20th‑century prospecting led to the establishment of Roan Antelope Copper Mines Ltd.
- 1960s known as the "Garden Town of the Copperbelt"
Attributed to Bill and Doreen Altern’s public parks and gardens.
- Privatisation layoffs by RAMCOZ
During Zambia’s privatisation period thousands of miners were laid off by the Indian‑run company.
- 2011 arrest of three Chinese workers
Workers were detained for alleged molestation of local girls, highlighting social tensions.
- 2012 Minister Chishimba Kambwili turned away from Mulyashi Mine
The area MP’s surprise visit was rebuffed by Chinese mine operators.
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01 · OverviewLuanshya, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Luanshya took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Luanshya
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Luanshya
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Luanshya
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Luanshya
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Luanshya
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Luanshya
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Frequently Asked Questions about Luanshya
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01 · Q&AWhere is Luanshya located and what are its coordinates?
Luanshya is situated in Zambia at geographic coordinates -13.1367, 28.4166 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Luanshya?
Luanshya has a recorded population of approximately 193,293 and observes the Africa/Lusaka time zone (ZMW).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Luanshya?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Luanshya include en-ZM, bem, loz, lun, lue, ny, toi, and the circulating currency is ZMW.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Luanshya?
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