Weather & Climate in Macomia, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macomia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 311.3 sq mi (806.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2467°S, 40.1208°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 16, 2002 | 86 km ESE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1995 | 115 km ENE of Pemba, Mozambique | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 59 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 52 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.4 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 24 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1995 | 118 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1996 | 105 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 29 km SE of Pemba, Mozambique | M3.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 117 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 6 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 52 mph | 289 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in |
Macomia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and August the driest (0.1").