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Weather & Climate in Taveta, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taveta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,470 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,470 ft (753 m) |
| Area | 1,696.5 sq mi (4,393.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3988°N, 37.6834°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 20, 2019 | 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Tanzania | M4.6 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | M3.7 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 83 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in |
Taveta has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (0.3").