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Weather & Climate in Kilifi, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kilifi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,007/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6305°N, 39.8499°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in |
Kilifi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.5").