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Murrupula, Mozambique

Nampula · Mozambique

Murrupula is a small city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 19,504. Elevation: 1,496 ft (456 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,504 Population 12/sq mi density
1,496 ft Elevation 456 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Murrupula

Murrupula District is a district of Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique. The principal town is Murrupula.

People

Population19,504
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Population19,504
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Coordinates-15.4569°, 38.6772°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNampula
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,140 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murrupula

Murrupula is a small city in Mozambique (Nampula) with a population of 19,504. The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet (456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Murrupula

Murrupula has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.9°C), the coldest is Jul (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1413 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 19.5° / 32.6° 340.2
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.8° 295.8
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 18.2° / 30.7° 265.4
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 16.4° / 30.3° 159.2
May 21.1°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.7° 31.2
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 28.5° 49.3
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 12.4° / 28.9° 21.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 13.3° / 32.5° 14.9
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 14.1° / 35.9° 9.3
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 17.1° / 39.7° 19.5
Nov 28.9°C / 84°F 18.5° / 40.5° 56.9
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 19.4° / 38.3° 150.2
Murrupula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Mozambique avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area1,659.4 sq mi (4,297.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4569°N, 38.6772°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.28"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 231 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 163 km
2025 Jude Category 1 137 km
2023 Freddy Category 3 287 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 113 km
2012 Funso Category 3 249 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 159 km
2000 Hudah Category 2 141 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 238 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 237 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 197 km
1982 Justine Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in

Murrupula has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 69°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (0.3").

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Clinics in Murrupula

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Murrupula
Centro de Saude de Umuatho

Airports Near Murrupula

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nampula AirportAPLLarge Airport
Gile Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murrupula

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja católica de Tapatero

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 Murrupula

What is the population of Murrupula?

Murrupula has a population of 19,504 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,659.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murrupula?

Murrupula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

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