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Weather & Climate in Messica, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 1,495.4 sq mi (3,873.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.9916°N, 33.0823°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2000 | 39 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 72 km WSW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 195 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 298 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 56 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 1 | 63 mph | 242 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 131 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 8.2 in |
Messica has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.4").