Murang’a weather in May
In May, Murang’a sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 135 mm of rain across 19.7 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in May, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of May to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Murang’a's 7th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Murang’a's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 135 mm
- 19.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:29 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.98 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Murang’a is town in Muranga County, Kenya.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical May day in Murang’a reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 18 |
| 2 | 25 | 18 |
| 3 | 25 | 18 |
| 4 | 25 | 18 |
| 5 | 25 | 18 |
| 6 | 25 | 18 |
| 7 | 25 | 18 |
| 8 | 25 | 18 |
| 9 | 25 | 18 |
| 10 | 25 | 18 |
| 11 | 25 | 17 |
| 12 | 25 | 17 |
| 13 | 25 | 17 |
| 14 | 25 | 17 |
| 15 | 25 | 17 |
| 16 | 25 | 17 |
| 17 | 25 | 17 |
| 18 | 25 | 17 |
| 19 | 25 | 17 |
| 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 21 | 25 | 17 |
| 22 | 25 | 17 |
| 23 | 25 | 17 |
| 24 | 25 | 17 |
| 25 | 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 25 | 17 |
| 27 | 25 | 17 |
| 28 | 25 | 17 |
| 29 | 25 | 17 |
| 30 | 25 | 17 |
| 31 | 25 | 17 |
Murang’a weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 15° | 26 | 5.7 | 12 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 29° / 16° | 17 | 4.1 | 12 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 17° | 64 | 12.2 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 27° / 18° | 201 | 24.9 | 12 | 4.3 |
| May | 25° / 17° | 135 | 19.7 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 24° / 16° | 32 | 9.4 | 12 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 24° / 15° | 22 | 7 | 12 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 15° | 27 | 9.2 | 12 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 27° / 16° | 27 | 7.7 | 12 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 27° / 17° | 123 | 17.2 | 12 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 25° / 17° | 168 | 22 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 26° / 16° | 55 | 11.8 | 12 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 34% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 48 | 52 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Murang’a gets around 135 mm of rain over 19.7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 63% and peaks near 87% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 |
| 2 | 86 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 85 |
| 5 | 84 |
| 6 | 83 |
| 7 | 81 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 9 | 78 |
| 10 | 76 |
| 11 | 73 |
| 12 | 71 |
| 13 | 69 |
| 14 | 66 |
| 15 | 64 |
| 16 | 62 |
| 17 | 59 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 19 | 55 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 45 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 43 |
| 29 | 43 |
| 30 | 42 |
| 31 | 41 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the humid band about 77% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 |
| Humid (%) | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 |
| Muggy (%) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 84 | 12 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 86 | 10 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 86 | 8 |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 86 | 7 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 86 | 7 |
| 12 | 0 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
| 13 | 0 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 14 | 0 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 15 | 0 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 16 | 0 | 14 | 82 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 18 | 0 | 17 | 80 | 3 |
| 19 | 0 | 19 | 79 | 2 |
| 20 | 0 | 21 | 77 | 2 |
| 21 | 0 | 23 | 76 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 25 | 74 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 28 | 71 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 30 | 69 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 32 | 68 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 36 | 63 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 38 | 61 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 39 | 60 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 41 | 58 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 42 | 57 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May, the calmest month.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of May to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:29 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 6:28 PM to 6:28 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:27 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:27 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:28 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:28 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.98 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.63 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 4.98 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Murang’a?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Murang’a for sightseeing.
What to pack for Murang’a in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Murang’a sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Murang’a in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Murang’a peaks around March 16 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Murang’a in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Murang’a is worst in December — around 39 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.8× the cleanest month (September, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 33 | 39 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | Poor |
| Feb | 36 | Poor |
| Mar | 35 | Moderate |
| Apr | 33 | Moderate |
| May | 30 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 33 | Moderate |
| Dec | 39 | Poor |
Where is Murang’a?
Murang’a sits at 0.7°S, 37.2°E, 1,318 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Karuri, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Murang’a
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Murang’a.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Murang’a has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 303 m around an average of 1,298 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 646 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,487 m.
The land around Murang’a is covered by shrubs (36%) and trees (31%) within 3 km, cropland (34%), shrubs (32%) and trees (27%) within 16 km, and trees (31%), shrubs (30%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Murang’a (-0.721°, 37.1526°, elevation 1,318 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).