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Weather & Climate in Mogotio, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mogotio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,190 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,190 ft (1,582 m) |
| Area | 797.6 sq mi (2,065.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0224°N, 35.9612°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 | 14 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 105 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 108 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 134 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in |
Mogotio has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in July to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").