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Weather & Climate in Kihancha, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kihancha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,833 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,833 ft (1,473 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,334/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1935°N, 34.6197°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 189 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in |
Kihancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (1.9").