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Beira, Mozambique

Full City Profile

687,764 Population 2,814/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Beira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area244.4 sq mi (633.0 km²)
Population Density2,814/sq mi
Coordinates-19.8436°N, 34.8389°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.08"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 24, 2017.

Jun 24, 2017 32 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique M5.6 57 km
Jan 19, 2009 14 km N of Beira, Mozambique M4.5 14 km
Mar 3, 2002 18 km ESE of Dondo, Mozambique M4.4 20 km
Apr 26, 2013 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe M4.3 119 km
Mar 29, 2015 33 km NW of Dondo, Mozambique M4.0 61 km
Oct 16, 2000 39 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique M3.9 63 km
Nov 13, 1991 72 km WSW of Dondo, Mozambique M3.4 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Eloise (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 33 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 127 km
2019 Idai Category 3 17 km
2007 Favio Category 3 81 km
2003 Japhet Category 2 135 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 81 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 77 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 205 km
1988 Filao Category 2 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
February 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in

Beira has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.1") and September the driest (0.9").

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