Weather & Climate in Eldoret, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eldoret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,873 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,873 ft (2,095 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5204°N, 35.2699°E |
| 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 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 111 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 128 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 161 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in |
Eldoret has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.1").