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Weather & Climate in Lichinga, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lichinga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,426 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,426 ft (1,349 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (280.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3128°N, 35.2406°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 77 km | 46 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 74 km | 36 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in |
Lichinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.1") and August the driest (0.0").