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Weather & Climate in Maganja, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maganja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 1,409.3 sq mi (3,650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3120°N, 37.5078°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
11 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 | 58 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 233 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 265 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 4 | 127 mph | 78 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 174 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 1 | 69 mph | 285 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 98 mph | 85 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 43 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 133 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
Maganja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.6") and September the driest (0.6").