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Quelimane, Mozambique

Full City Profile

349,842 Population 7,745/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Quelimane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area45.2 sq mi (117.0 km²)
Population Density7,745/sq mi
Coordinates-17.8786°N, 36.8883°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.49"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 27, 2020.

Feb 10, 2017 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.1 135 km
Jan 27, 2020 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Freddy (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 33 km
2021 Eloise Category 2 132 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 161 km
2019 Idai Category 4 213 km
2012 Funso Category 4 87 km
2008 Jokwe Category 2 235 km
2006 Boloetse Category 1 264 km
2000 Hudah Category 3 160 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 223 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 24 km
1988 Filao Category 2 48 km
1982 Justine Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in
May 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in

Quelimane has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and September the driest (0.6").

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