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Weather & Climate in Kimana, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kimana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,173 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,173 ft (1,272 m) |
| Area | 173.8 sq mi (450.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.7988°N, 37.5371°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Tanzania | M4.6 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 40 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 101 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in |
Kimana has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (0.3").