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Weather & Climate in South Kinangop, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South Kinangop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,320 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,320 ft (2,536 m) |
| Area | 458.1 sq mi (1,186.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7264°N, 36.6526°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 45 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in |
South Kinangop has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 52°F in August to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.9").