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Weather & Climate in Ongata Rongai, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ongata Rongai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,679 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,679 ft (1,731 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3953°N, 36.7640°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 76 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in |
Ongata Rongai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in August to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.7").