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Weather & Climate in Muchorwi, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muchorwi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,078 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,078 ft (2,767 m) |
| Area | 41.1 sq mi (106.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3299°N, 35.6875°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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 93 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 149 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in |
Muchorwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.3").