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Weather & Climate in Matunda, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,181 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,181 ft (1,884 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8444°N, 35.1372°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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 116 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 126 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 151 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in |
Matunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.9").