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Weather & Climate in Kericho, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kericho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,568 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,568 ft (2,002 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3677°N, 35.2831°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 127 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 175 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in |
Kericho has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (3.1").