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Weather & Climate in Pemba, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pemba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30,489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9740°N, 40.5178°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jun 5, 2018 | 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1995 | 115 km ENE of Pemba, Mozambique | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 59 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 52 km ESE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.4 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 24 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1995 | 118 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 144 km ENE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1996 | 105 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 29 km SE of Pemba, Mozambique | M3.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 47 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 86 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 121 mph | 245 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 266 km |
| 1995 | Josta | Category 1 | 67 mph | 288 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 182 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 220 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
Pemba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.1").