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Weather & Climate in Malaba, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6351°N, 34.2817°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Malaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.1").