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Weather & Climate in Naro Moru, Kenya

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

Naro Moru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,476 ft (1,974 m)
Area347.5 sq mi (899.9 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-0.1636°N, 37.0177°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 119 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 104 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 104 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 115 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 132 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 136 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 144 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 152 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
February 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
August 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in

Naro Moru has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 58°F in August to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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