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Weather & Climate in Makindu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makindu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Area | 1,037.8 sq mi (2,688.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2781°N, 37.8187°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 45 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in |
Makindu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.0").