Webuye, Kenya

Full City Profile

42,642 Population 1,657/sq mi density
4,892 ft Elevation 1,491 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Webuye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.7 km²)
Population Density1,657/sq mi
Coordinates0.6004°N, 34.7712°E
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.9"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (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 95 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 113 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 145 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 151 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 161 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
March 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 9.8 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 6.1 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 6.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in

Webuye has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (2.0").

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