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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 49.8 sq mi (129.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8147°S, 39.8128°E |
| 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").