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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1,929.9 sq mi (4,998.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.5811°N, 36.4586°W |
| 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").