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Weather & Climate in Maungu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,732 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Area | 2,945.2 sq mi (7,628.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5581°N, 38.7491°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in |
Maungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.7").