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Weather & Climate in Kisii, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kisii enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,531 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,531 ft (1,686 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6817°N, 34.7667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 171 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in |
Kisii has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 64°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (3.2").