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Mufulira

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Mufulira?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Mufulira month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mufulira 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 243 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January25.518.02438.8
February26.118.01999.3
March26.117.716810.0
April26.016.45410.7
May26.114.1511.1
June25.112.2011.0
July25.311.8010.8
August28.214.3011.3
September31.217.3011.6
October32.119.31411.6
November29.519.010710.8
December26.818.21999.6

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What is being reported around Mufulira

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People and places shaping Mufulira

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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Past and future events in Mufulira

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Mufulira Mine production peak

    In 1969 the mine helped make Zambia the world’s 4th largest copper producer

  2. Mufulira Mine rehabilitation

    The copper smelter was rehabilitated by SMEC South Africa, boosting output in 2007

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Christopher Katongo

    Wikidata records Mufulira as this person's place of birth. Zambian footballer.

  • Robert Earnshaw

    Wikidata records Mufulira as this person's place of birth. Welsh footballer (born 1981).

  • Kalusha Bwalya

    Wikidata records Mufulira as this person's place of birth. Zambian footballer.

  • Felix Katongo

    Wikidata records Mufulira as this person's place of birth. Zambian footballer.

  • Abe Bekker

    boxer

Historical figures

  • Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba

    Second President of Zambia (1991‑2001), lived in Mufulira in the 1960s

  • Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe

    Vice President of Zambia (1967‑1970) and MP for Mufulira West

  • Kenneth Kaunda

    Founder President of Zambia (1964‑1991), taught at Mufulira Upper School in 1948

  • Levy Patrick Mwanawasa

    President of Zambia (2001‑2008), born in Mufulira

  • Samuel "Zoom" Ndhlovu

    Zambian soccer player and national team coach, associated with Mufulira

Local business and employers

  • African Explosives

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mufulira. Mining services company headquartered in Johannesburg.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Mufulira, in brief

Mufulira is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Mufulira took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mufulira

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mufulira

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Mufulira

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mufulira

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Mufulira

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08 · Questions

Questions about Mufulira

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mufulira

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Mufulira located and what are its coordinates?

Mufulira is situated in Zambia at geographic coordinates -12.5498, 28.2407 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mufulira?

Mufulira has a recorded population of approximately 169,136 and observes the Africa/Lusaka time zone (ZMW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mufulira?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mufulira include en-ZM, bem, loz, lun, lue, ny, toi, and the circulating currency is ZMW.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mufulira?

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