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Weather & Climate in Nacala, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nacala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 180.6 sq mi (467.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.5626°N, 40.6854°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 10, 1995 | 105 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M5.2 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 75 km ENE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2013 | 56 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2019 | 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2012 | 103 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2021 | 78 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 2 | - | 240 km |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 141 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 50 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 49 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 88 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 127 mph | 259 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 121 mph | 79 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 1995 | Josta | Category 1 | 67 mph | 260 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 4 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 71 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
Nacala has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").