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Weather & Climate in Takaungu, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Takaungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area51.3 sq mi (132.8 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6835°N, 39.8569°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 35 km 10 km
Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 147 km 10 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 20 km 33 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 146 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 139 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 52 km 10 km
May 29, 2011 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya M4.0 137 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 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in

Takaungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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