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Weather & Climate in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maai Mahiu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,010 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,010 ft (1,832 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9886°N, 36.5854°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 34 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in |
Maai Mahiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (1.7").