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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
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°N, 35.8709°W |
| 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").
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