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Weather & Climate in Isineti, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Isineti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,976 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,976 ft (1,212 m)
Area1,289.7 sq mi (3,340.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-2.7356°N, 37.5067°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 127 km 8 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 135 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 146 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 142 km 10 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 145 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 129 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 82 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 136 km 10 km
Aug 21, 2013 Tanzania M4.6 142 km 16 km
Jul 25, 2007 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 145 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 66 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2007 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 140 km 10 km
Aug 20, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 138 km 10 km
Aug 20, 2007 59 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 148 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2007 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 124 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2007 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 141 km 10 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 91 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 111 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.1 137 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2007 57 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 147 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 42 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 102 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in

Isineti has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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