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Weather & Climate in Magadi, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magadi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 978.6 sq mi (2,534.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9012°N, 36.2870°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 93 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 69 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2007 | 69 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 111 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 159 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
Magadi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.1").