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Weather & Climate in Kianyaga, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kianyaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 312.0 sq mi (808.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4955°N, 37.3503°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 126 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in |
Kianyaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.4") and January the driest (1.7").