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Weather & Climate in Cheptai, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cheptai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,308 ft (1,618 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7998°N, 34.4778°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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 190 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Cheptai has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (2.1").