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Weather & Climate in Chiúre, Mozambique

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chiúre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area309.8 sq mi (802.5 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates-13.3825°N, 39.7817°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 13, 2012 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique M5.0 134 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2020 59 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.7 137 km 10 km
Aug 9, 2013 52 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.4 135 km 12 km
Dec 16, 2001 24 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.3 115 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2008 29 km SE of Pemba, Mozambique M3.5 107 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 121 mph 43 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 92 mph 211 km
2025 Jude Category 1 81 mph 191 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 98 mph 202 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 132 mph 121 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 121 mph 241 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 63 mph 168 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 60 mph 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 0.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in

Chiúre has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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