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Weather & Climate in Wundanyi, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wundanyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,829 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,829 ft (1,472 m)
Area1,502.3 sq mi (3,891.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3964°N, 38.3573°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 129 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 43 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 75 km 10 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 30 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 110 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 96 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
March 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in

Wundanyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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