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Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique

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45,313 Population 145/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Mocímboa da Praia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area312.3 sq mi (808.7 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3517°N, 40.3516°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.35"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 18, 2025.

Apr 12, 2016 127 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M5.2 135 km
Jul 16, 2002 86 km ESE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.2 85 km
Jun 5, 2018 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.1 94 km
Jan 4, 2005 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania M5.0 132 km
Mar 29, 2017 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.0 88 km
Sep 1, 1991 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.8 115 km
Feb 4, 1995 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.6 116 km
Mar 21, 2022 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.5 88 km
May 18, 2025 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.4 130 km
Sep 8, 2014 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.3 142 km
Jul 4, 2020 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 119 km
Oct 19, 2003 104 km E of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 105 km
May 14, 2024 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 128 km
Jul 5, 2008 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 108 km
Feb 15, 2017 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 147 km
Feb 12, 2010 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 147 km
Jan 3, 2005 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 93 km
Jul 25, 2002 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 217 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 96 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in

Mocímboa da Praia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (0.2").

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