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Weather & Climate in Kasuku, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kasuku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,933 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,933 ft (2,418 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-0.1310°N, 36.3789°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

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 52 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 60 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 87 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 90 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 104 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 113 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 119 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 143 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 171 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
August 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in Coldest, Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in

Kasuku has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in August to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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