Caia, Mozambique

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21,179 Population
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Caia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates17.8203°S, 35.3442°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 14, 2025.

Mar 8, 2018 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.5 118 km
Feb 10, 2017 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.1 30 km
Jul 24, 1991 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique M5.1 72 km
Apr 7, 2022 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 110 km
Mar 8, 2018 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.9 111 km
Mar 17, 2018 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 115 km
Apr 27, 1990 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 25 km
Aug 25, 2015 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 112 km
Aug 31, 2004 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 63 km
Oct 8, 2009 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.6 32 km
Mar 14, 2025 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 68 km
Dec 1, 1992 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 74 km
Jan 27, 2020 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 63 km
Mar 12, 2010 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 34 km
Jun 17, 2015 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 110 km
Mar 14, 2025 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 65 km
Jan 27, 2010 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.2 35 km
Apr 6, 2018 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 109 km
Mar 18, 2018 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 92 km
Jan 16, 2019 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Freddy (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 171 km
2021 Eloise Category 2 210 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 175 km
2019 Idai Category 3 207 km
2012 Funso Category 3 250 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 176 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 79 km
1988 Filao Category 2 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Caia has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 70°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (0.3").

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