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Weather & Climate in Bondo, Kenya

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

Bondo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,173 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,173 ft (1,272 m)
Area54.6 sq mi (141.5 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates-0.0962°N, 34.2732°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

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 27 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 115 km 10 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 132 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 40 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Bondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.7").

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