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Weather & Climate in Mwatate, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwatate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,822 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 1,164.5 sq mi (3,016.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5050°N, 38.3772°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 107 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in |
Mwatate has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.4").