Climate Insights for Bura East
Bura, Tana River County, Kenya
Climate Overview
The climate in Bura East is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 270 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 75 mm of rainfall. Bura East sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bura East is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 10.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Bura East sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bura East sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Bura East sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 98°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 88°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Bura East is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 270 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 mm. That's 73 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bura East is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Bura East is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Bura East is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bura East based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bura East based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.