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Weather & Climate in Kabarnet, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kabarnet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,719 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,719 ft (2,048 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.4919°N, 35.7430°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 68 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 91 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 130 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 167 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 182 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in |
Kabarnet has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.2").