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Weather & Climate in Kinoi, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kinoi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,745 ft (1,751 m)
Area106.9 sq mi (276.8 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6558°N, 37.3745°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 136 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 129 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 57 km 10 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 126 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 127 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 147 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 170 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in

Kinoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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