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LAMU, KENYA


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Elevation: 20 feet     Latitude: 02 16S     Longitude: 040 50E
Köppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18°C (64°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "As". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Lamu is 82.0°F (27.8°C). The warmest month, on average, is March with an average temperature of 85.0°F (29.4°C). The coolest month on average is July, with an average temperature of 78.0°F (25.6°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Lamu is 103.0°F (39.4°C), which was recorded in November. The lowest recorded temperature in Lamu is 59.0°F (15°C), which was recorded in April.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Lamu is 35.2" (894.1 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is May with 11.8" (299.7 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is February with an average of 0.1" (2.5 mm). There are an average of 55.0 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in May with 12.0 days and the least precipitation occurring in January with 1.0 days.

In terms of liquid precipitation, there are an average of 55.0 days of rain, with the most rain occurring in May with 12.0 days of rain, and the least rain occurring in January with 1.0 days of rain.



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