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Weather & Climate in Nyangusu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyangusu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,145 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,145 ft (1,873 m) |
| Area | 107.0 sq mi (277.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9326°N, 34.8442°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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 161 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in |
Nyangusu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (3.2").