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Weather & Climate in Bamba, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 56.2 sq mi (145.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5410°N, 39.5227°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in |
Bamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.8").