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Weather & Climate in Gazi, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gazi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 71.5 sq mi (185.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.4240°N, 39.5059°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
Gazi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (0.7").