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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 311.3 sq mi (806.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2467°N, 40.1208°W |
| 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").