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Weather & Climate in Voi, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Voi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Area | 2,945.2 sq mi (7,628.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3961°N, 38.5561°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | M3.7 | 132 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 | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in |
Voi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in July to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.6").