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Weather & Climate in Wiyumiririe, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wiyumiririe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,470 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,470 ft (2,277 m) |
| Area | 596.1 sq mi (1,543.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0773°N, 36.5796°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 97 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 120 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 142 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in |
Wiyumiririe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 57°F in August to 60°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.4").