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Weather & Climate in Kiambu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiambu 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 5,522 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 | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1714°N, 36.8356°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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 67 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in |
Kiambu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.6").