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MOZAMBIQUE CLIMATE

MOZAMBIQUE CLIMATE. Sérgio L. M. Buque. October, 2006. The Meteorological Conditions Prevailing In Mozambique Are Mainly Caused By:. Meteorological conditions prevailing in Mozambique. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ);.

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MOZAMBIQUE CLIMATE

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  1. MOZAMBIQUE CLIMATE Sérgio L. M. Buque October, 2006

  2. The Meteorological Conditions Prevailing In Mozambique Are Mainly Caused By: Meteorological conditions prevailing in Mozambique • The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ); • The two subtropical anticyclones in the southern hemisphere ; ITCZ ITCZ • The extra-tropical cold fronts which reach the southern part of the country. ITCZ NORTH/CENTRE – (ITCZ) CENTRE/SOUTH -( Cold Fronts) Tropical Cyclones L

  3. The influence of all these factors lead to two distinct seasons on the climate of the country: • A dry winter season from April to September Typically Weather : - Light rain - Mist and fog • A rainy summer season from October to March Typically Weather: - Shower (Heavy Fall of Rain) - Thunderstorms - Tropical Depressions

  4. THE RAINY (SUMMER) SEASON - October, November & December (OND) - January, February & March (JFM) In the south most of the rain falls between December and March. In the north this period lengthens by a few weeks. The coast of Mozambique is occasionally affected by tropical cyclones. These cyclones bring heavy rain and strong winds which can cause extensive damage. One reason for the comparatively low rainfall over much of the coastal lowlands is the shelter provided by the large mountainous island of Madagascar.

  5. AVERAGE CONDITIONS

  6. Thank you SÉRGIO L. BUQUE e-mail: sergio.buque@inam.gov.mz

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