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Weather & Climate in Subukia, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Subukia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,598 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,598 ft (2,316 m) |
| Area | 39.3 sq mi (101.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0164°N, 36.2093°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 29 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 99 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 104 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 130 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 169 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in |
Subukia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 55°F in August to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.2").