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Weather & Climate in Moatize, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moatize has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 3,952.8 sq mi (10,237.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1153°N, 33.7294°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2007 | Mozambique | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in |
Moatize has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 71°F in June to 86°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and September the driest (0.1").