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Weather & Climate in Kiriaini, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiriaini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,132 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,132 ft (1,869 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8792°N, 36.8874°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 66 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in |
Kiriaini has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in August to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (1.4").