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Mumias Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Showers Pass Overhead

Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

Warmest today at 28° · coldest night Saturday at 16°

The short of it: Mumias weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 20 °C (69 °F) with passing showers, feeling like 23 °C (74 °F). Today’s high 28 °C (82 °F), low 18 °C (64 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 33 mm (1.3 in). Warnings in force: thunder & hail, heavy rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:00 local time.

MUMIAS, Monday. — Those stepping out in Mumias this morning will find thunder and hail; the afternoon should top out near 28°, the night near 18°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 29°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the ENE, gusting to 13 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 28°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 16°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 135 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Mumias runs from 17° at night to 29° by day, with some 131 mm of rain. February is the warmest month here at 31°, August the coldest at 16°, and April the wettest with 240 mm. The best months to ride in are January and July.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 6 min. The station stands 1,347 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight showers20°23°2 km/h0.8 mm
12 AMShowers20°23°2 km/h3.3 mm
1 AMThunderstorm20°23°1 km/h2.7 mm
2 AMThunderstorm20°23°2 km/h1.7 mm
3 AMLight showers20°22°2 km/h1.1 mm
4 AMOvercast20°23°1 km/h–
5 AMLight showers19°22°1 km/h0.5 mm
6 AMFog19°22°2 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMFog19°22°1 km/h–
8 AMOvercast20°23°2 km/h–
9 AMOvercast22°25°3 km/h–
10 AMOvercast23°26°2 km/h–
11 AMOvercast25°28°2 km/h–
12 PMOvercast26°29°4 km/h–
1 PMOvercast27°28°8 km/h0.1 mm
2 PMThunderstorm26°27°9 km/h0.9 mm
3 PMThunder & hail25°27°8 km/h6.5 mm
4 PMThunder & hail24°26°8 km/h3.0 mm
5 PMLight showers23°26°6 km/h2.2 mm
6 PMOvercast23°25°4 km/h–
7 PMLight showers22°25°2 km/h2.4 mm
8 PMThunder & hail21°24°3 km/h2.4 mm
9 PMThunderstorm21°23°4 km/h2.6 mm
10 PMThunder & hail20°23°4 km/h2.2 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): thunder & hail, high 28°, low 18°, 16 mm of rain, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 6:22 AM, down 6:28 PM. Thunder with hail expected. Shelter the stock and the tools.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today18°28°16 mm19 km/h12 h 6 min
Tuesday19°27°34 mm20 km/h12 h 6 min
Wednesday19°26°17 mm16 km/h12 h 6 min
Thursday18°26°21 mm19 km/h12 h 6 min
Friday18°22°30 mm19 km/h12 h 6 min
Saturday16°26°8.8 mm15 km/h12 h 6 min
Sunday18°26°7.7 mm13 km/h12 h 6 min

Warmest: today at 28°. Wettest: Tuesday, 34 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 20 km/h.

The Almanac · Mumias Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Mumias, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 12 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Mumias in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mumias by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°16°43 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February31°17°65 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March30°17°123 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April29°17°240 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May28°17°240 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June28°16°127 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July27°16°98 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
August28°16°139 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September29°16°125 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°17°143 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November29°17°131 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December29°16°89 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Mumias

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mumias today?

Right now it is 20 °C (69 °F) with passing showers; it feels like 23 °C (74 °F). Today’s high is 28 °C (82 °F) and tonight’s low 18 °C (64 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 33 mm (1.3 in) expected.

Will it rain in Mumias this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 135 mm (5.3 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Mumias?

Yes: thunder & hail; heavy rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Mumias?

February, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F). The coldest is August, when nights average 16 °C (60 °F). The wettest month is April, with 240 mm (9.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mumias?

January and July. January brings highs near 30 °C (87 °F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain; July highs near 27 °C (81 °F) and 98 mm (3.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mumias?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 16 °C (60 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShiandaKakamega County10 km E28°17°131 mm
ButereKakamega County14 km S28°17°137 mm
LuguluBusia County21 km WNW29°17°147 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County22 km SSE28°16°134 mm
BondoSiaya County26 km WSW28°17°149 mm
OgunjaSiaya County26 km SW29°17°142 mm
BungomaBungoma County27 km NNE28°16°115 mm
YalaSiaya County27 km SSE28°17°137 mm

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