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Luchingu, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Luchingu is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 25,145. Elevation: 1,991 ft (607 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,145 Population 82/sq mi density
1,991 ft Elevation 607 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population25,145
Density82/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)
Population25,145
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)
Coordinates-10.9000°, 39.3333°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luchingu

Luchingu is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 25,145. The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet (607 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Luchingu

Luchingu has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.8°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2108 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 33.9° 366.6
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.8° 351.2
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.2° 426.3
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 18.6° / 29.6° 406.1
May 22.3°C / 72°F 15.4° / 28.6° 140.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 13.2° / 27.8° 38.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 13.1° / 28.3° 29.7
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 14.9° / 31.9° 10.7
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 17.1° / 34.6° 6.2
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 19° / 37° 129.8
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 20.7° / 37.4° 55.6
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 20.9° / 36.5° 146.8
Luchingu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)
Area306.4 sq mi (793.5 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9000°N, 39.3333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 283 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
April 74°F (24°C) 5.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in

Luchingu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Luchingu

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lidumbe Primary School - - - -
Namiyonga 'B' Primary School - - - -
Mkuchika Secondary School - - - -
Ushirika Secondary School - - - -
Makote Secondary School - - - -
Kiuta Secondary School - - - -
Lidumbe Primary School - - - -
Mkwedu Tankini Primary School - - - -
Tengulengu Primary School - - - -
Chihwindi Primary School - - - -
Chikwaya Primary School - - - -
Chipitu Primary School - - - -
Kikuyu Primary School - - - -
Kilidu Primary School - - - -
Kiuta Primary School - - - -
Tengulengu Primary School - - - -
Magombo Primary School - - - -
Mahumbika Primary School - - - -
Makonga Primary School - - - -
Mandumba Primary School - - - -
Mnalale Primary School - - - -
Mwangozo Primary School - - - -
Namiyonga A Primary School - - - -
Namiyonga B Primary School - - - -
Nangwanda Primary School - - - -
Nanyonda Primary School - - - -
Chitenda Primary School - - - -
Chiuta Primary School - - - -
Mkwedu Tankini Primary School - - - -
Mnyambachi Primary School - - - -
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Airports Near Luchingu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luchingu

What is the population of Luchingu?

Luchingu has a population of 25,145 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 306.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luchingu?

Luchingu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

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