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Weather & Climate in Iapala, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iapala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 3,213.3 sq mi (8,322.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.0250°N, 38.0425°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 3 | 115 mph | 224 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 2 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 115 mph | 242 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 287 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | - | 290 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 280 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in |
Iapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and August the driest (0.2").