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Weather & Climate in Lunga-Lunga, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.5528°N, 39.1236°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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").