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Weather & Climate in Garissa, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garissa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 83.2°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 948.0 sq mi (2,455.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4528°N, 39.6460°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 87°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 2.3 in |
Garissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 80°F in July to 87°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.1").