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Weather & Climate in Karuri, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karuri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,224 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,224 ft (1,897 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1764°N, 36.7564°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 60 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in |
Karuri has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in August to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.9").