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Weather & Climate in Kawaida, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kawaida 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 6,381 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 | 6,381 ft (1,945 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1464°N, 36.7598°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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 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 | 59 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in |
Kawaida has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.5") and August the driest (1.4").