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Weather & Climate in Mbita, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,786 ft (1,154 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4249°N, 34.2074°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in |
Mbita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.6").