Climate - Wajir (Kenya)
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Climate chart - Wajir (Kenya)
Wajir's climate is tropical arid, with a hotter period from January to March and a less hot period from June to August.
The city is located in north-eastern Kenya, 100 km (60 mi) from the border with Somalia, and 260 meters (850 feet) above sea level.
We are in the area of Kenya where there are two dry and two rainy periods. However, the rains are irregular and droughts can occur.
Wajir - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Wajir - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 23.2 | 36 | 29.6 | 74 | 97 | 85.3 |
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| February | 23.6 | 36.9 | 30.3 | 74 | 98 | 86.5 |
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| March | 24.6 | 36.6 | 30.6 | 76 | 98 | 87.1 |
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| April | 24.4 | 34.8 | 29.6 | 76 | 95 | 85.3 |
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| May | 23.7 | 34 | 28.9 | 75 | 93 | 84 |
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| June | 22.8 | 33.1 | 27.9 | 73 | 92 | 82.3 |
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| July | 22.1 | 32.2 | 27.1 | 72 | 90 | 80.8 |
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| August | 22 | 32.6 | 27.3 | 72 | 91 | 81.1 |
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| September | 22.4 | 33.8 | 28.1 | 72 | 93 | 82.6 |
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| October | 23.3 | 33.9 | 28.6 | 74 | 93 | 83.5 |
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| November | 23.2 | 32.8 | 28 | 74 | 91 | 82.5 |
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| December | 22.8 | 34 | 28.4 | 73 | 93 | 83.1 |
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| Year | 23.2 | 34.2 | 28.65 | 73.7 | 93.6 | 83.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 245 millimeters (9.6 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (June) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.Wajir - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 5 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| February | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| March | 20 | 0.8 | 1 |
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| April | 70 | 2.8 | 5 |
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| May | 35 | 1.4 | 3 |
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| June | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| July | 5 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| August | 5 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| September | 5 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| October | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| November | 40 | 1.6 | 3 |
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| December | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| Year | 245 | 9.6 | 17 |
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Wajir - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.3 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 36.6 °C (97.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
April is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
July, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
November is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
December is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
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