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Weather & Climate in Port Victoria, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Victoria 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 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,802 ft (1,159 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (63.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0981°N, 33.9725°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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in |
Port Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (1.4").