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Weather & Climate in Cuamba, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
| Area | 1,277.8 sq mi (3,309.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.8031°N, 36.5372°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1991 | 67 km N of Mandimba, Mozambique | M3.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in |
Cuamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and August the driest (0.1").