Is Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) is week 4 of December. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week with 0 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga)
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 0 cm | 0.0 days |
| July | 0 cm | 0.0 days |
| August | 0 cm | 0.0 days |
| September | 0 cm | 0.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 3828m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4682m) is well above the mid altitude of Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga). Fresh Snow is unknown in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) at the start of August but expect several rainy days. On average there just three dry days during this week each year. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) during week one of August with average maximum temperature 5.1°C and minimum temperature 4.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 6km/h). Based on our hindcast archive, we do not expect any fresh snow days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain of Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) at this time of year.
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Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga) are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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