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Weather & Climate in Vipingo, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vipingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 49.8 sq mi (129.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8147°N, 39.8128°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 6 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in |
Vipingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (0.7").