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Weather & Climate in Embu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Embu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,383 ft (1,336 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5399°N, 37.4574°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 136 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in |
Embu has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.6").