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Weather & Climate in Iten, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iten enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,726 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,726 ft (2,355 m) |
| Area | 246.7 sq mi (638.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6703°N, 35.5081°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 80 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 96 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 130 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 178 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in |
Iten has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.1").