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Weather & Climate in Kavati, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kavati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,022 ft (1,226 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.2340°N, 37.9157°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 161 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 184 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in |
Kavati has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.1").