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Messica, Mozambique

Manica · Mozambique

Messica is a small city in Manica, Mozambique with a population of 15,907. Elevation: 2,096 ft (639 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,907 Population 11/sq mi density
2,096 ft Elevation 639 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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People

Population15,907
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Population15,907
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Coordinates-18.9916°, 33.0823°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceManica
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,038 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Messica

Messica is a small city in Mozambique (Manica) with a population of 15,907. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Messica

Messica has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Nov (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1494 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 16.7° / 33.1° 365.4
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 16.2° / 32° 244.7
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 14.9° / 31.1° 187.9
Apr 20.9°C / 70°F 12.9° / 30.3° 89.7
May 18.5°C / 65°F 10.6° / 28.9° 27.2
Jun 17°C / 63°F 8.7° / 28.2° 40.0
Jul 16.5°C / 62°F 7.8° / 29.7° 24.4
Aug 19°C / 66°F 8.9° / 33.7° 28.5
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 10.1° / 36.4° 20.0
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 12.6° / 39.6° 55.3
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 15.1° / 37.7° 170.7
Dec 25°C / 77°F 15.4° / 36.5° 240.8
Messica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Mozambique avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area1,495.4 sq mi (3,873.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-18.9916°N, 33.0823°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 1, 2021.

May 21, 2006 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe M4.5 141 km
Feb 1, 2021 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe M4.3 133 km
Apr 26, 2013 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe M4.3 123 km
Oct 16, 2000 39 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique M3.9 148 km
Nov 13, 1991 72 km WSW of Dondo, Mozambique M3.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Eloise Category 2 195 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 298 km
2019 Idai Category 3 56 km
2007 Favio Category 2 224 km
2003 Japhet Category 1 242 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 131 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 74°F (24°C) 8.2 in

Messica has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Messica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rock art

Clinics in Messica

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Messica
Centro de Saude de Messica

Train Stations in Messica

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bandula
Garuso
Revue

Airports Near Messica

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chimoio AirportVPYMedium Airport
Grand Reef Airport-Small Airport
Honde Valley Airport-Small Airport
Hot Springs Airport-Small Airport
Mutare AirportUTASmall Airport
Nyanyadzi Airport-Small Airport
Sussundenga 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 Messica

What is the population of Messica?

Messica has a population of 15,907 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,495.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Messica?

Messica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.

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