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Weather & Climate in Caia, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 1,889.9 sq mi (4,894.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.8203°N, 35.3442°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.1 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique | M5.1 | 72 km | 32 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1992 | 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 175 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 121 mph | 207 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 3 | 104 mph | 250 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 176 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 79 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 126 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in |
Caia has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 70°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (0.3").