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Weather & Climate in Sanga, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,029 ft (1,228 m) |
| Area | 656.1 sq mi (1,699.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9060°N, 35.0501°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 104 km | 46 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 95 km | 36 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.1 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1991 | 67 km N of Mandimba, Mozambique | M3.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 8.8 in |
Sanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and August the driest (0.0").