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Weather & Climate in Monapo, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monapo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1,755.0 sq mi (4,545.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9169°N, 40.3022°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 15, 2015 | 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M5.2 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 75 km ENE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2013 | 56 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2019 | 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2012 | 103 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2021 | 78 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 1 | - | 265 km |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 180 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 45 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 20 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 44 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 1 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 121 mph | 76 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 55 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 71 mph | 294 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 81 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in |
Monapo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").