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Weather & Climate in Mwingi, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwingi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,294 ft (1,004 m) |
| Area | 1,730.2 sq mi (4,481.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9361°N, 38.0596°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 195 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in |
Mwingi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (0.0").