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Weather & Climate in Kimilili, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kimilili enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7878°N, 34.7156°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 164 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 173 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in |
Kimilili has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.5").