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Weather & Climate in Bungoma, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bungoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 23,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5635°N, 34.5606°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 85 km | 10 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
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 184 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in |
Bungoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (2.1").