Daily brief · Kenya
Record from Aug 18, 2026. Back to current conditions

Nairobi Aug 18, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 28, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 8.4mm of rain on 2026-08-22 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 3.9mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · livestock

A dry stretch is forming

medium

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-27. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · livestock · construction

A cold stretch is on the way

low

3 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-19. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 21, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · livestock · outdoor hospitality

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 25.3°C over the next week — above the 23.1°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · livestock · construction

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 2.5 mmMax 22.2 °CMin 15.1 °CGusts 27 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 18, 2026.

Market context · futures market

cattle · drop · 7d -6.3%