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Weather & Climate in Kapcherop, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapcherop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,549 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,549 ft (2,301 m) |
| Area | 818.6 sq mi (2,120.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0403°N, 35.3212°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 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korosi (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 96 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 102 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 123 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 162 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in |
Kapcherop has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 60°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.0").