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Khwisero, Kenya

Full City Profile

113,294 Population 3,150/sq mi density
4,915 ft Elevation 1,498 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Khwisero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,915 ft (1,498 m)
Area36.0 sq mi (93.2 km²)
Population Density3,150/sq mi
Coordinates0.1712°N, 34.5947°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 13, 2010.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 62 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 172 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 182 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 10.5 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
October 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in

Khwisero has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.2").

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