Lakema, India

Nagaland · India

Lakema is a small city in Nagaland, India with a population of 5,084. Elevation: 4,255 ft (1,297 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,084 Population 37/sq mi density
4,255 ft Elevation 1,297 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population5,084
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Population5,084
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Coordinates25.5674°, 93.7606°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceNagaland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,893 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lakema

Lakema is a small city in India (Nagaland) with a population of 5,084. The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet (1,297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Lakema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above India avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Area138.2 sq mi (357.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates25.5674°N, 93.7606°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.21"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

248 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 3, 2016 29 km W of Imph?l, India M6.7 86 km
Feb 4, 2011 62 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.2 140 km
Jan 9, 2013 66 km SE of Phek, India M5.8 132 km
Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 94 km
Jan 7, 2018 86 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.6 148 km
Apr 5, 1999 29 km WNW of Imph?l, India M5.6 74 km
Mar 5, 2025 64 km E of Wāngjing, India M5.4 147 km
May 11, 1991 10 km SSE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.4 147 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 110 km
Dec 20, 1991 12 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.4 115 km
Nov 6, 2013 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India M5.4 95 km
Apr 30, 1990 36 km SW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.3 106 km
Jun 23, 1991 Assam, India M5.3 132 km
Aug 30, 2009 74 km SE of Phek, India M5.3 138 km
Jul 14, 2012 26 km S of Phek, India M5.2 74 km
Feb 15, 2005 51 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.2 149 km
Jan 10, 1990 63 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.2 149 km
May 9, 1995 77 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 143 km
Mar 25, 2005 40 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 109 km
May 25, 2020 13 km SSW of Kakching, India M5.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 2 95 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 240 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 14.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 14.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 12.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest

Lakema has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Lakema

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily Market
Medziphe Market
Medziphema Town Market

Airports Near Lakema

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dimapur AirportDMUMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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What is the population of Lakema?

Lakema has a population of 5,084 residents and is located in India. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 138.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lakema?

Lakema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

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