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Mokowe, Kenya

Lamu · Kenya

Mokowe is a small town in Lamu, Kenya with a population of 4,249. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

4,249 Population 7/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Mokowe

Mokowe is a small town in Kenya's Lamu County in what was previously Coast Province.

People

Population4,249
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population4,249
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-2.2368°, 40.8456°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceLamu
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mokowe

Mokowe is a small town in Kenya (Lamu) with a population of 4,249. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Mokowe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Kenya avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area634.4 sq mi (1,643.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-2.2368°N, 40.8456°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 13.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 5.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in

Mokowe has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Mokowe

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Mokowe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
German Post Office
Lamu Museum

Farmers Markets in Mokowe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lamu Market

Airports Near Mokowe

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kiwayu AirportKWYMedium Airport
Manda AirportLAUMedium Airport
Bahari East AirstripSmall Airport
Camp Simba AirfieldSmall Airport
Kiunga AirportKIUSmall Airport
Manda Point AirstripSmall Airport
Matangeni East AirstripSmall Airport
Mokowe AirportSmall Airport
Ngao AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mokowe

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Lamu Old TownCultural2001

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mokowe

Lamu Old Town
Cultural · inscribed 2001
Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner ...

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mokowe

What is the population of Mokowe?

Mokowe has a population of 4,249 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 634.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mokowe?

Mokowe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

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