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Originally published by Nation Newstop
August 19, 2026
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Kenya Met: Why Nairobi is so cold this August
This year's weather is unfolding against a changing global climate backdrop, including the development of El Nino...
✨ Key Highlights
Nairobi has been experiencing unusually cold weather in August, prompting questions about the cause. Meteorologists explain this is a seasonal phenomenon driven by atmospheric pressure systems in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The cold is attributed to strengthening high-pressure systems (St Helena and Mascarene Highs) in the Southern Hemisphere pushing cooler air north.
- This pattern is typical for Kenya's cooler season, which typically lasts from June to early September.
- While seasonal patterns are the primary cause, the developing El Nino phenomenon may also influence weather variations.
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