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Weather & Climate in Mocuba, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mocuba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 4,632.9 sq mi (11,999.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.8375°N, 36.9856°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 63 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 4 | 115 mph | 150 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 2 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 98 mph | 140 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 108 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 150 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in |
Mocuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 68°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and September the driest (0.5").