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Weather & Climate in Kainuk, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kainuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,707 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,707 ft (825 m) |
| Area | 1,353.8 sq mi (3,506.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7744°N, 35.5064°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.
| May 3, 2020 | 59 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Emuruangogolak (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 97 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 105 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 106 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 121 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 133 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in |
Kainuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").