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Weather & Climate in Turbo, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Turbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,948 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,948 ft (1,813 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6337°N, 35.0482°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 130 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 143 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 172 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in |
Turbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.3").