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Weather & Climate in Manica, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 301.2 sq mi (780.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.9344°N, 32.8756°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 21, 2006 | 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 77 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 1 | 63 mph | 259 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 145 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | - | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.9 in |
Manica has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (0.4").