Luabo, Mozambique

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7,099 Population 9/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area780.5 sq mi (2,021.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.3928°S, 36.1053°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US 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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