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Weather & Climate in Rongo, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,836 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,836 ft (1,474 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7568°N, 34.5983°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 133 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in |
Rongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (2.3").