Weather & Climate in Micolene, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Micolene 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7333°S, 39.2333°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 26, 2004 | 97 km SSE of António Enes, Mozambique | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 189 km SSW of António Enes, Mozambique | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 109 km SSW of António Enes, Mozambique | M4.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 178 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 3 | 115 mph | 117 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 121 mph | 35 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 2 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 98 mph | 56 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 103 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 285 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 71 mph | 249 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 255 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 124 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 66 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
Micolene has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in July to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (0.3").