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Weather & Climate in Nyansiongo, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyansiongo 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 6,883 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 | 6,883 ft (2,098 m) |
| Area | 37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7596°N, 35.0148°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 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 143 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in |
Nyansiongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (3.1").