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Weather & Climate in Makutano, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Makutano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Area1,353.8 sq mi (3,506.3 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates1.2588°N, 35.0957°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korosi (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 126 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 126 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 127 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 130 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 140 km
Namarunu Shield 817 m (2,680 ft) -6550 169 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in

Makutano has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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