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Luabo, Mozambique

Zambezia Province · Mozambique

Luabo is a small city in Zambezia Province, Mozambique with a population of 7,099. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,099 Population 9/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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People

Population7,099
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population7,099
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-18.3928°, 36.1053°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceZambezia Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luabo

Luabo is a small city in Mozambique (Zambezia Province) with a population of 7,099. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Luabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Mozambique avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area780.5 sq mi (2,021.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-18.3928°N, 36.1053°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 14, 2025.

Jul 24, 1991 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique M5.1 133 km
Feb 10, 2017 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.1 75 km
Apr 27, 1990 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 95 km
Aug 31, 2004 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 126 km
Oct 8, 2009 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.6 129 km
Mar 14, 2025 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 150 km
Mar 12, 2010 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 125 km
Jan 27, 2020 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 131 km
Mar 14, 2025 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 141 km
Jan 27, 2010 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Freddy (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 129 km
2021 Eloise Category 2 109 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 103 km
2019 Idai Category 4 165 km
2012 Funso Category 3 172 km
2007 Favio Category 1 289 km
2006 Boloetse Category 1 291 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 270 km
2000 Hudah Category 3 222 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 134 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 24 km
1988 Filao Category 2 53 km
1982 Justine Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in

Luabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (0.6").

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Clinics in Luabo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Luabo

Airports Near Luabo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chinde AirportINESmall Airport
Luabo AirportLBMSmall Airport
Marromeu AirportRRMSmall Airport
Mopeia Airport-Small Airport
Vale Chassapa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo

🇲🇿 About Mozambique

Capital Maputo
Population 29,495,962
Area 801,590 km²
GDP (USD) $20,921,079,533
GDP per capita $622
HDI 0.461
Life expectancy 63.6 years
Internet users 19.8%
Urban population 35.7%
Currency MZN (Metical)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +258
TLD .mz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Mozambique

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Dia de Ano Novo
Feb 3 Heroes's Day Dia do Heroi Nacional
Apr 7 Women's Day Dia da Mulher
May 1 Worker's Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 25 Independence Day Dia da Independência
Sep 7 Victory Day Dia da Victória
Sep 25 Revolution Day Dia da Revolução
Oct 4 Day of Peace and Reconciliation Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luabo

What is the population of Luabo?

Luabo has a population of 7,099 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 780.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luabo?

Luabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

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