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Weather & Climate in Bomet, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bomet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,427 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,427 ft (1,959 m) |
| Area | 129.0 sq mi (334.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7813°N, 35.3416°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 107 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in |
Bomet has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (2.7").