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Weather & Climate in Chokwé, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chokwé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 2,052.5 sq mi (5,316.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.5333°N, 32.9833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 8, 2010 | Mozambique | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1990 | 88 km NNW of Chokwé, Mozambique | M3.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 2 | — | 280 km |
| 2017 | Dineo | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2001 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 52 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in |
Chokwé has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").