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Weather & Climate in Kapsokwony, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapsokwony 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 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,467 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,467 ft (1,971 m) |
| Area | 30.3 sq mi (78.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8522°N, 34.7019°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 165 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 173 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in |
Kapsokwony has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.2").