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Weather & Climate in Gurúè, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gurúè enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,369 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
| Area | 2,560.8 sq mi (6,632.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.4669°N, 36.9778°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 1 | - | 293 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 3 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 255 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 1 | 41 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in |
Gurúè has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.3") and September the driest (0.7").