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Weather & Climate in Kathwana, Kenya

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

Kathwana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,369 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,369 ft (722 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.3314°N, 37.8686°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 12.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.90"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 62 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 187 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 187 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 12.2 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 6.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 11.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in

Kathwana has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.2") and June the driest (0.9").

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