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Mweiga, Kenya
Nyeri County · Kenya
Mweiga is a small town in Nyeri County, Kenya with a population of 3,609. Elevation: 6,240 ft (1,902 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mweiga
The Central Province was a region in central Kenya until 2013, when Kenya's provinces were replaced by a system of counties. It covered an area of 11,449 km2 (4,420 sq mi) and was located to the north of Nairobi and west of Mount Kenya. The province had 4,383,743 inhabitants according to the 2009 census. The provincial headquarters was Nyeri.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,609 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3198°, 36.9019° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyeri County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mweiga
Mweiga is a small town in Kenya (Nyeri County) with a population of 3,609. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet (1,902 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) |
| Area | 347.5 sq mi (899.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3198°N, 36.9019°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 94 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 160 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in |
Mweiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 60°F in August to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (1.1").
Schools in Mweiga
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwangaza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Immaculate Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Labura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Mweiga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri Museum |
Libraries in Mweiga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Archives Nyeri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Munyu | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mweiga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Market | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Chaka Market | |||||
| Gaithuri Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gititu | |||||
| Ihithe Shopping Center | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| kiaigi | |||||
| Kigogoini shopping center | |||||
| King'ong'o Market | |||||
| Kinunga Shopping Center | |||||
| Kwa-J | |||||
| Muthinga Market | |||||
| muthinga market | |||||
| Ndungamano Shoping Center | |||||
| Nyeri Market Extension Stalls | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| tambaya | |||||
| Thome Shopping Center |
Restaurants in Mweiga
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mweiga
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mweiga
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mweiga
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mweiga
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mweiga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mweiga
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dol Dol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Head Office Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Il Ngwesi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isiolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jolai Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laragai Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Research Center Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngorare Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mweiga
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| PCEA mWEIGA CHURCH |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mweiga
What is the population of Mweiga?
Mweiga has a population of 3,609 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 347.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mweiga?
Mweiga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.