Macomia, Mozambique

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23,228 Population 75/sq mi density
1,181 ft Elevation 360 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Macomia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area311.3 sq mi (806.1 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates12.2467°S, 40.1208°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 21, 2022.

Jul 16, 2002 86 km ESE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.2 123 km
Jun 5, 2018 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.1 98 km
Jul 20, 1995 115 km ENE of Pemba, Mozambique M5.1 141 km
Apr 1, 2020 59 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.7 142 km
Mar 21, 2022 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.5 108 km
Aug 9, 2013 52 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.4 133 km
Dec 16, 2001 24 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.3 84 km
Sep 8, 2014 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.3 113 km
Jul 4, 2020 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 116 km
Jul 1, 1995 118 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.3 135 km
Jan 3, 2005 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 70 km
Apr 11, 1996 105 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 133 km
Feb 15, 2017 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 138 km
Feb 12, 2010 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 143 km
Jun 1, 2008 29 km SE of Pemba, Mozambique M3.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Chido (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 117 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 6 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 289 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in

Macomia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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