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Watamu, Kenya
Full City Profile
27,857
Population
809/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Watamu 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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3534°N, 40.0210°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in |
Watamu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (0.4").