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Weather & Climate in Naivasha, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Naivasha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7138°N, 36.4326°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 26 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 184 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in |
Naivasha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.3").