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Weather & Climate in Othaya, Kenya

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

Othaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,145 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,145 ft (1,873 m)
Area235.1 sq mi (608.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-0.5466°N, 36.9318°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 13.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 128 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 80 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 82 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 93 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 135 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 161 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 172 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 13.2 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 11.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in

Othaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 59°F in August to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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