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Weather & Climate in Ndhiwa, Kenya

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

Ndhiwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 4,304 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Area78.7 sq mi (203.7 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates-0.7315°N, 34.3679°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 61 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 94 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 107 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 118 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 108 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 42 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 9.0 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in

Ndhiwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (2.0").

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