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Weather & Climate in Búzi, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Búzi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 2,651.0 sq mi (6,866.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.8644°N, 34.4674°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jun 24, 2017 | 32 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | M5.6 | 46 km | 27 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 14 km N of Beira, Mozambique | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 18 km ESE of Dondo, Mozambique | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1990 | 104 km SE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mozambique | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2015 | 33 km NW of Dondo, Mozambique | M4.0 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Oct 16, 2000 | 39 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 72 km WSW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.4 | 38 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 163 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 115 mph | 39 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 3 | 109 mph | 71 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 2 | 86 mph | 119 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 69 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 111 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | — | 230 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in |
Búzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.5").