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Weather & Climate in Maralal, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maralal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,368 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,368 ft (1,941 m) |
| Area | 113.9 sq mi (295.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0967°N, 36.6981°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silali (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 52 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 61 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 61 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 103 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 137 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in |
Maralal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in August to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.8").