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Weather & Climate in Dundori, Kenya

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

Dundori enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,759 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,759 ft (2,365 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2519°N, 36.2364°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 49 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 44 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 73 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 99 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 101 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 114 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 131 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 156 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 189 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 194 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 5.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in

Dundori has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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