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Nairobi, Kenya
Full City Profile
4,397,073
Population
16,362/sq mi density
5,525 ft
Elevation
1,684 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Nairobi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,525 ft (1,684 m) |
| Area | 268.7 sq mi (696.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.2833°N, 36.8167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 72 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in |
Nairobi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in August to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.9").