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Mosta, Malta
Il-Mosta · Malta
Mosta is a small city in Il-Mosta, Malta with a population of 23,482. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mosta
Mosta is a small but densely populated city in the Northern Region of Malta. The most prominent building in Mosta is the Rotunda, a large basilica built by its parishioners' volunteer labour. It features the world's third largest unsupported dome, and displays a replica of a German bombshell that famously crashed through the dome during World War II but did not detonate upon impact.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,482 |
| Population Density | 6,381 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9094°, 14.4257° |
| Timezone | Europe/Malta |
| Country | 🇲🇹 Malta |
| State / Province | Il-Mosta |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.4 inches (442 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mosta
Mosta is a small city in Malta (Il-Mosta) with a population of 23,482. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Malta.
Climate in Mosta
Mosta has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 545 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above Malta avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9094°N, 14.4257°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Malta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Mosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mosta
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.U.S.E.U.M. Boys' Mosta | - | - | - | - |
| MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | - |
| Mosta Primary School A and B | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Monica Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skola Sekondarja Mosta - Żokrija | - | - | - | - |
| Mosta Secondary School - Lily of the Valley | - | - | - | - |
| QSI International School of Malta | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mosta
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Easy 100.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radju Maria Malta | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Pure Radio (GB) | adult alternative, britpop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Mosta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bir Mula Heritage | ||||
| Birkirkara Old Train Station | ||||
| Casa Rocca Piccola | ||||
| Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Church of Saint Joseph | ||||
| Citadella Visitor‘s Centre | ||||
| Cittadella Visitors' Centre | ||||
| Domus Romana | ||||
| Esplora | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Fort Rinella | ||||
| Għar Dalam | ||||
| Ghost House | ||||
| Gozo Nature Museum | ||||
| Grandmaster's Palace | ||||
| Ħaġar Qim | ||||
| Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum | ||||
| Historic House | ||||
| Il-Haġar Gozo Museum | ||||
| Inquisitor's Palace | ||||
| It-Tempji tal-Ġgantija | ||||
| Lascaris War Rooms | ||||
| Malta at War Museum | ||||
| Malta Aviation Museum | ||||
| Malta Classic Car Museum | ||||
| Malta International Contemporary Art Space | ||||
| Malta Maritime Museum | ||||
| MICAS Vaults | ||||
| Museo Postale di Malta | ||||
| MUŻA - National Art Museum | ||||
| MUŻA Art Museum, Café, and Restaurant | ||||
| Mużew tal-Arkeoloġija Għawdxija | ||||
| Mużew tal-Bambini | ||||
| Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina | ||||
| Mużew tas-Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Grazzja | ||||
| National Museum of Archaeology | ||||
| National Museum of Fine Arts | ||||
| National Museum of Natural History | ||||
| National War Museum | ||||
| Old Prison | ||||
| Oratorju San Ġużepp | ||||
| Palace Armoury | ||||
| Palazzo Falson | ||||
| Pirates and Corsairs Museum | ||||
| Pomzikillous Toy Museum | ||||
| Saint James Cavalier | ||||
| Saint John's Co-Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Saluting Battery | ||||
| Ta' Kola Windmill | ||||
| Tax-Xierfa Museum | ||||
| The Fortress Builders - Fortifications Interpretation Centre | ||||
| The Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum | ||||
| The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens | ||||
| The Mdina Dungeons Museum | ||||
| The Mdina Experience | ||||
| The Norman House | ||||
| The State Rooms | ||||
| Ticket Office Saint Paul's Catacombs | ||||
| Time Gun | ||||
| Toy Museum | ||||
| Tunnara Museum | ||||
| Underground Valletta | ||||
| Wignacourt Museum and Saint Paul's Grotto | ||||
| Żebbuġ War Shelters |
Libraries in Mosta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fgura Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gozo Central Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librerija Karmenu Ellul Galea (poeta) | 0.0 | |||||
| LIbrerija Pubblika Margaret Mortimer | 0.0 | |||||
| MCAST Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mosta Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library (Gozo Annexe) | 0.0 | |||||
| Pembroke Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SDC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Malta Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mosta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Sunday Fish Market |
Hotels in Mosta
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mosta
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mosta
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mosta
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mosta
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mosta
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mosta
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mosta
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mosta
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mosta
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mosta
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mosta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mosta
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Malta International Airport | MLA | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Mosta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| MaltaPost |
Treatment Centers in Mosta
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Therapy & Leisure Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mosta
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assumption of Saint Mary | |
| Chapel of St Paul the Hermit | |
| Il-Kappella ta' San Pawl tal-Qliegħa | |
| Il-Kappella tal-Isperanza | |
| Il-Kappella tal-Wejda | |
| Immaculate Conception Chapel | |
| Kappella Sant' Andrija | |
| Kappella ta' Ġesù Feddej | |
| Kappella ta' Santa Margerita | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Mosta Cemetery Chapel | |
| Oratory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | |
| Saint Andrew's Chapel (Tal-Qares) | |
| Saint Margaret Chapel (Għajn Riħana) | |
| Saint Monica Chapel | |
| Saint Sylvester Chapel | |
| Ta' Mlit Church |
Quick Facts
🇲🇹 About Malta
Public Holidays in Malta
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mosta
What is the population of Mosta?
Mosta has a population of 23,482 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 6,381 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mosta?
Mosta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.