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Weather & Climate in Homa Bay, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Homa Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,822 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5273°N, 34.4571°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Homa Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.9").