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Weather & Climate in Murang’a, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Murang’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,324 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,324 ft (1,318 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7210°N, 37.1526°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 98 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in |
Murang’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (0.9").