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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").