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The Kenya Meteorological Department has unveiled its weather prediction for the period between January 7th and 13th, 2025, with most locations forecasted to encounter sunny and dry climatic conditions.
However, isolated instances of rainfall are expected in certain regions.
Most of the country can expect sunny skies and dry conditions throughout the day, with mostly cloudy nights.
Which areas should anticipate precipitation?
Regent areas in Western Kenya, including Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley, Central Highlands, Coastal regions, and Southeastern Lowlands, will experience moderate to light rainfall in discrete regions.
Lake Victoria Basin, Central and South Rift Valley Region, and Highlands West of the Rift Valley
Counties: Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Narok.
Conditions:
Thursday will feature a partly sunny dawn, with a chance of rain in certain regions.
Scattered thunderstorms and short rain showers are anticipated during the afternoons.
Evenings will be partly cloudy with scattered showers in Narok and the Lake Victoria region.
Northeastern Rift Valley and highlands to the west of the Rift Valley.
Counties: Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, and West Pokot.
Conditions:
Fair weather with some overcast evening skies.
Northwestern Kenya
Counties: Turkana and Samburu.
Conditions:
Fine weather during the day, partly cloudy evenings.
Eastern Highlands of the Rift Valley (Including Nairobi County)
The counties mentioned are Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, and Nairobi.
Conditions:
Variable morning weather with alternating sunny and cloudy intervals, followed by scattered showers in the afternoon.
Partly cloudy skies are expected, with a likelihood of rainfall in certain regions on Friday.
Northeastern Kenya
Counties: Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo.
Conditions:
Bright days with intermittent cloud cover in the evenings.
Southeastern Lowlands
Areas: Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and Tana River, these are located inland.
Conditions:
Partly cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine and scattered, light precipitation in some districts during late afternoons.
Partly cloudy evenings, with Kajiado regions bordering Tanzania potentially experiencing rainfall.
Coastal Region
The coastal regions of Kenya: Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and Tana-River County.
Conditions:
Mostly sunny days with scattered light rain showers that may persist into early afternoon in some regions.
Partly cloudy nights.
What can you expect the thermometer to read in the coming days?
Temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius are predicted for the Coastal region, northeastern and northwestern parts of western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the southeastern Lowlands during the daylight period.
In the Central Highlands, Central and South Rift Valley, and Southeastern Lowlands, night temperatures can fall below 10°C.
Residents are urged to make arrangements for their daily activities in advance and stay informed about any adjustments to the weather forecast.
