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Weather & Climate in Kitui, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,786 ft (1,154 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3670°N, 38.0106°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 147 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in |
Kitui has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.1").