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Weather & Climate in Kakuma, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kakuma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 3,185.1 sq mi (8,249.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.7136°N, 34.8572°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 22, 2012 | 82 km NE of Lodwar, Kenya | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 123 km WSW of Lobuni, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 76 km W of Lobuni, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 130 km E of Kapoeta, South Sudan | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 43 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Central Island (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Central Island | Tuff cone(s) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Korath Range | Tuff cone(s) | 912 m (2,992 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in |
Kakuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in July to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").