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Weather & Climate in Muhuru, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Muhuru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,720 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,720 ft (1,134 m)
Area43.7 sq mi (113.3 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9986°N, 34.0961°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 99 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 66 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 85 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 83 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 95 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 82 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in

Muhuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.2").

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