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Weather & Climate in Mocímboa, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mocímboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 312.3 sq mi (808.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.3167°N, 40.3500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 12, 2016 | 127 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2002 | 86 km ESE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.8 | 113 km | 29 km |
| Feb 4, 1995 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2003 | 104 km E of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2024 | 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 221 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 100 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in |
Mocímboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.3").