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Weather & Climate in Ewuaso, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ewuaso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,069 ft (1,545 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1486°N, 36.4971°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 36 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in |
Ewuaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.8").