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Sanga, Mozambique

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4,184 Population 6/sq mi density
4,029 ft Elevation 1,228 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Sanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Area656.1 sq mi (1,699.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9060°N, 35.0501°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 121 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 150 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 103 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 104 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 119 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 146 km
Apr 23, 2018 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi M4.7 89 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 124 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 125 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 122 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 120 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 128 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 98 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 95 km
Feb 1, 2021 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 138 km
Jul 21, 2017 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 103 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 116 km
Mar 24, 2009 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.1 148 km
Feb 24, 1993 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi M4.0 87 km
Apr 2, 1991 67 km N of Mandimba, Mozambique M3.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 10.6 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 9.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
April 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 8.8 in

Sanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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