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Messica, Mozambique

Full City Profile

15,907 Population 11/sq mi density
2,096 ft Elevation 639 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
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. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US 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 US 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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