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Weather & Climate in Morrumbala, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morrumbala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 3,343.1 sq mi (8,658.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3269°N, 35.5842°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 65 km | 17 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique | M5.1 | 131 km | 32 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1992 | 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 64 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 | 140 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 222 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 267 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 3 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 231 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 108 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in |
Morrumbala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in June to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (0.4").