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Weather & Climate in Witu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Witu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 544.0 sq mi (1,409.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3889°N, 40.4383°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in |
Witu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (0.4").