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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.5528°S, 39.1236°E |
| 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").