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Weather & Climate in Karatina, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karatina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,794 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,794 ft (1,766 m) |
| Area | 70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4841°N, 37.1266°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 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 104 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in |
Karatina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in August to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (1.6").