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Weather & Climate in Makueni Boma, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makueni Boma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Area | 731.6 sq mi (1,894.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8039°N, 37.6241°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 102 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 179 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in |
Makueni Boma has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").