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Weather & Climate in Bura Tana, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bura Tana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 6,474.8 sq mi (16,769.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1933°N, 39.8405°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in |
Bura Tana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in July to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.3").