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Weather & Climate in Maji Mazuri, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maji Mazuri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,710 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,710 ft (2,350 m) |
| Area | 456.1 sq mi (1,181.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0197°N, 35.6914°W |
| 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 118 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 119 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 143 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in |
Maji Mazuri has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 58°F in July to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.3").