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Likoma, Malawi

Northern Region · Malawi

Likoma is a small town in Northern Region, Malawi with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,660 ft (506 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1,660 ft Elevation 506 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
86.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Blantyre Timezone

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About Likoma

Likoma

Likoma is the main town on Likoma Island in Malawi. It is the administrative capital of Likoma District.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain86.7 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Coordinates-12.0667°, 34.7333°
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Country🇲🇼 Malawi
State / ProvinceNorthern Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation86.7 inches (2,203 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Likoma

Likoma is a small town in Malawi (Northern Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.

Likoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Malawi avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area2,462.4 sq mi (6,377.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-12.0667°N, 34.7333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.7"
128% above Malawi avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2022.

Apr 23, 2018 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi M4.7 57 km
Sep 7, 2016 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.6 80 km
Jun 27, 2012 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.5 76 km
Mar 8, 2011 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 85 km
Mar 19, 2010 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania M4.3 101 km
Feb 1, 2021 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 38 km
Jul 21, 2017 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 8 km
Mar 11, 2020 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi M4.2 86 km
Sep 4, 2017 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania M4.2 94 km
Mar 24, 2009 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.1 48 km
Jul 22, 2022 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.1 67 km
Jun 3, 1996 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.0 77 km
Aug 3, 2006 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania M4.0 94 km
Dec 17, 2000 42 km WSW of Nkhotakota, Malawi M3.8 144 km
Apr 27, 1998 43 km NNE of Nkhotakota, Malawi M3.8 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 10.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 11.3 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in

Likoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.3") and September the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Likoma

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaya Mawa
Mango Drift
Tenayu Lodge
Ulisa bay lodge

Restaurants in Likoma

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aunt Patel restaurant

Airports Near Likoma

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dwangwa AirportDWAMedium Airport
Mzuzu AirportZZUMedium Airport
Chintheche AerodromeSmall Airport
Likoma Island AirportLIXSmall Airport
Macalonge AirportSmall Airport
Metangula AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Likoma

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral of St Peter

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Blantyre

🇲🇼 About Malawi

Capital Lilongwe
Population 17,563,749
Area 118,480 km²
GDP (USD) $13,363,669,673
GDP per capita $633
HDI 0.508
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 18.0%
Urban population 17.0%
Currency MWK (Kwacha)
Languages English, Chewa
Calling code +265
TLD .mw
Driving side left

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What is the weather like in Likoma?

Likoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.7 inches.

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