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Lunga-Lunga, Kenya

Full City Profile

2,536 Population 20/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Lunga-Lunga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5528°N, 39.1236°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Mar 13, 1990 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya M5.5 108 km
Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 38 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 69 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 107 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 50 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 55 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 35 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in

Lunga-Lunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in July to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (1.0").

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