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Weather & Climate in Ntulelei, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ntulelei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,906 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,906 ft (2,105 m) |
| Area | 234.0 sq mi (606.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0957°N, 36.0856°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 31 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in |
Ntulelei has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 58°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.3").