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Weather & Climate in Metangula, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metangula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 325.4 sq mi (842.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6950°N, 34.8158°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 122 km | 46 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 110 km | 36 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.1 | 118 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in |
Metangula has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and July the driest (0.1").