Weather & Climate in Chinde, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.5811°S, 36.4586°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 10, 2017 | 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 117 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 81 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 147 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 3 | 104 mph | 142 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 263 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 98 mph | 184 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 133 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 60 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 48 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in |
Chinde has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (0.6").