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Weather & Climate in Wamunyu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wamunyu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,035 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) |
| Area | 86.6 sq mi (224.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4098°N, 37.5636°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 146 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 152 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in |
Wamunyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").