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Weather & Climate in Awendo, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Awendo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,715 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,715 ft (1,437 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density671/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9071°N, 34.5290°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 79 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 80 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 128 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 107 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 85 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 59 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 190 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 71°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in Wettest
May 69°F (20°C) 7.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
August 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 6.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in

Awendo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (2.6").

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