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Mocímboa, Mozambique

Full City Profile

27,909 Population 89/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Mocímboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area312.3 sq mi (808.7 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3167°N, 40.3500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

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 M5.2 133 km
Jul 16, 2002 86 km ESE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.2 87 km
Jun 5, 2018 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.1 96 km
Jan 4, 2005 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania M5.0 129 km
Mar 29, 2017 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.0 87 km
Sep 1, 1991 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.8 113 km
Feb 4, 1995 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.6 115 km
Mar 21, 2022 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.5 90 km
May 18, 2025 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.4 129 km
Sep 8, 2014 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.3 145 km
Jul 4, 2020 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 122 km
Oct 19, 2003 104 km E of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 104 km
May 14, 2024 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 127 km
Jul 5, 2008 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 107 km
Feb 15, 2017 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 150 km
Feb 12, 2010 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 150 km
Jan 3, 2005 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 96 km
Jul 25, 2002 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.0 141 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 4 221 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 100 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in

Mocímboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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