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Weather & Climate in Malava, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.4471°N, 34.8539°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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 157 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 172 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in |
Malava has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (2.1").