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Weather & Climate in Kisumu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kisumu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,852 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,852 ft (1,174 m) |
| Area | 114.7 sq mi (297.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1022°N, 34.7617°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 192 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in |
Kisumu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (2.5").