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Weather & Climate in Meconta, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meconta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 2,094.5 sq mi (5,424.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9925°N, 39.8467°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 15, 2015 | 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M5.2 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2019 | 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 173 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 68 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 13 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 28 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 1 | 98 mph | 300 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 121 mph | 105 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 102 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 114 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in |
Meconta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (0.2").