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Weather & Climate in Nkubu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkubu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0693°N, 37.6662°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 179 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in |
Nkubu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 59°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.8") and June the driest (1.5").