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Weather & Climate in Machakos, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machakos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,312 ft (1,619 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5223°N, 37.2652°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 128 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 146 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in |
Machakos has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.1").