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Weather & Climate in Kitale, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Area | 251.6 sq mi (651.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0157°N, 35.0062°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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 131 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 137 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 157 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in |
Kitale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.8").