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Weather & Climate in Nyandiwa, Kenya

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

Nyandiwa 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 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,760 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.7 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates-0.7227°N, 34.0591°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 75 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 97 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 73 km 10 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 144 km 33 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 114 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 123 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 62 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in

Nyandiwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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