Weather & Climate in Insaca, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Insaca 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,149 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,149 ft (655 m) |
| Area | 1,130.6 sq mi (2,928.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1978°S, 35.8709°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 73 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in |
Insaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and May the driest (0.7").