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Weather & Climate in Karuga, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karuga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,927 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,927 ft (2,416 m) |
| Area | 1,340.3 sq mi (3,471.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0384°N, 36.2928°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 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 99 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 105 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 124 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 163 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in |
Karuga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in August to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").