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Weather & Climate in Kakamega, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kakamega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 139,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2842°N, 34.7523°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 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 174 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 190 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
Kakamega has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.8").