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Weather & Climate in Luabo, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 780.5 sq mi (2,021.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.3928°N, 36.1053°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 24, 1991 | 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique | M5.1 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 129 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 109 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 103 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 165 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 3 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 270 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 134 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 24 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 53 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | - | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in |
Luabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (0.6").