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Weather & Climate in Kiirua, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiirua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,634 ft (2,022 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.1208°N, 37.5595°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 177 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 181 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 187 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 12.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in |
Kiirua has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.1") and June the driest (1.1").