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Weather & Climate in Nyamira, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyamira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5633°N, 34.9358°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 156 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in |
Nyamira has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in August to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (3.4").