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Weather & Climate in Timau, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Timau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,224 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,224 ft (2,202 m) |
| Area | 105.2 sq mi (272.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0835°N, 37.2393°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 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 150 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 152 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 163 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in |
Timau has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in July to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.9").