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Quissico, Mozambique

Inhambane Province · Mozambique

Quissico is a small city in Inhambane Province, Mozambique with a population of 12,070. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

12,070 Population 26/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Quissico

Zavala, also known as Quissico, is a city in Mozambique. It is the capital of the Zavala District.

People

Population12,070
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population12,070
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates-24.7203°, 34.7425°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceInhambane Province
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quissico

Quissico is a small city in Mozambique (Inhambane Province) with a population of 12,070. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Quissico

Quissico has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Dec (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.4° / 35° 180.2
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 22.5° / 34.8° 172.8
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21° / 34.2° 95.4
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 19.6° / 32.6° 90.9
May 22.9°C / 73°F 17° / 31° 53.9
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 15.2° / 29.6° 59.5
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 14° / 29.8° 16.8
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 15° / 33.1° 9.4
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 16.7° / 35.4° 20.5
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 18.2° / 36.7° 35.9
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 19.9° / 38.4° 57.7
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 21.3° / 37.7° 106.7
Quissico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Mozambique avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area466.6 sq mi (1,208.5 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-24.7203°N, 34.7425°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.71"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2010.

May 8, 2010 Mozambique M4.4 100 km
Dec 30, 1999 190 km ESE of Xai-Xai, Mozambique M3.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gezani (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 110 km
2021 Guambe Category 2 162 km
2017 Dineo Category 2 157 km
2007 Favio Category 3 257 km
2003 Japhet Category 4 290 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 209 km
1997 Gretelle Category 1 265 km
1991 Debra Category 2 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in

Quissico has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (1.1").

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Farmers Markets in Quissico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado

Hotels in Quissico

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LaGoa Eco Lodge

Restaurants in Quissico

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esplanada Timbilas

Gas Stations in Quissico

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PetroMoc
Petromoc

Banks in Quissico

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCI
Millennium Bank

Airports Near Quissico

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quissico AirportSmall Airport

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 Quissico

What is the population of Quissico?

Quissico has a population of 12,070 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 466.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quissico?

Quissico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

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