Crops · dekad 2026-09-01

Kenya

2 of 43 crop regions in Kenya are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 7, on a recent average of 0.83.

Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure2of 43
Vegetation, current12of 43
Water satisfaction19of 43
Rainfall, 3-month22of 43
Temperature34of 43

What moved, and when

Each square is one dekad, and its shade shows how many of this country’s crop regions stood at their own worst on record for that point in the season. Rows are ordered by how much time each instrument summarises, shortest first, because a shorter window can move sooner. That order is fixed and is the same on every country page.

Vegetation, currentthis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Soil moisturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Temperaturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Rainfall, 3-monththe past 3 monthsalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Vegetation, cumulativethe season so far, from sowingalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Water satisfactionthe season so far, as a water balancealready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
none at a recordone regionfewer than a thirda third to three quartersmost or alltoo few regions reporting to saynot reported
What connects these rows

The driver is water. This section says what moved and when. It never says because.

These 25 dekads were picked rather than derived. A shorter window changes which peak looks like the first, and a sequence visible inside a window may not exist outside it.

How bad is it, against this country’s own record

Five instruments read together our combination, not an observation

2nd worst of 26 years at this point in the season

The 2nd most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together

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What the instruments say

The canopy is in its worst third, as are water satisfaction and rainfall.

Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.

Vegetation, cumulative-0.178th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.322nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.94lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature19.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for this point in the season. They are shown together because they can disagree: a region can sit at a record low on vegetation while water or rainfall sits in its best third. 66 of the 440 regions at a record low on current vegetation have water or rainfall sitting in its own best third at the same moment, about one in seven. This page reports where each one sits and does not say what caused what.

Every region of Kenya, worst to least

Each bar is the full spread of that region’s previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year. A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather than described.

its normalworsebetterMigoriMurang'AEmbuBusiaUasin GishuHoma BaySiayaKirinyagaTharaka-NithiKiambuElgeyo-MarakwetKakamegaTrans NzoiaNyeriKisumuWest PokotTurkanaKerichoTaita TavetaBungomaNandiKilifiKwaleMombasaGarissaLaikipiaKajiadoLamuTana RiverNakuruMeruBaringoNarokKisiiVihigaMarsabitNyamiraSamburuNyandaruaBometNairobiMachakosMandera

Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where the whole distribution has moved.

Migori

-1.97 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-1.972nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.832nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction47%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.09lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature24.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Murang'A

-1.70 lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-1.70lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.74lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction84%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.342nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature15.6 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Embu

-1.58 lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-1.58lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.61lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction90%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.493rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature16.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Busia

-0.96 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.962nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.25lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction84%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.68lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Uasin Gishu

-0.87 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.873rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.822nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction77%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.07lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature17.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Homa Bay

-0.83 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.834th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-3.08lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.60lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Siaya

-0.79 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.794th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.02lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction81%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-3.30lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kirinyaga

-0.72 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.703rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction42%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.862nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tharaka-Nithi

-0.70 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.702nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.762nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.532nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature17.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kiambu

-0.61 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.613rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.05lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.705th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature14.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Elgeyo-Marakwet

-0.41 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.415th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.63lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction74%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.35lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature18.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kakamega

-0.37 7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.377th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.96lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction80%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.30lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Trans Nzoia

-0.35 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.354th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.99lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction70%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.45lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature19.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nyeri

-0.33 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.335th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.405th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction68%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.842nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature14.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kisumu

-0.31 8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.318th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.48lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction83%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.18lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

West Pokot

-0.27 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.276th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.702nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction62%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.57lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Turkana

-0.27 11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.2711th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.713rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction12%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.92lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature30.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kericho

-0.26 10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.2610th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.033rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction87%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.34lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature18.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Taita Taveta

-0.24 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.249th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1113th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction38%11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.0515th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.4 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Bungoma

-0.19 11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.1911th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.13lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction76%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.42lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature21.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nandi

-0.15 11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.1511th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.772nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction90%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.95lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature18.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kilifi

-0.11 10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.1110th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.213rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction52%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.27lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.1 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kwale

-0.10 11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative-0.1011th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.907th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction58%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.88lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.1 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Mombasa

+0.15 12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.1512th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.572nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.81lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature25.0 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Garissa

+0.21 13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.2113th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.448th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction45%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.09lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.8 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Laikipia

+0.21 14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.2114th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.262nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction51%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.112nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature18.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kajiado

+0.22 14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.2214th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0312th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction7%11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.5318th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Lamu

+0.25 13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.2513th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.446th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction30%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.676th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tana River

+0.26 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.2616th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2315th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction34%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.192nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nakuru

+0.28 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.2816th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.232nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction76%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.752nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature16.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Meru

+0.32 17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.3217th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.892nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction54%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.75lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature14.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Baringo

+0.34 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.3419th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.592nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.51lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Narok

+0.40 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4019th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.12lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction88%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.954th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature13.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kisii

+0.41 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4121st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0611th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.965th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature18.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Vihiga

+0.42 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4219th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0312th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction93%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.20lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Marsabit

+0.45 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4519th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.182nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction17%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.012nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature28.3 °C10th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nyamira

+0.54 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5422nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.404th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.373rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature19.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Samburu

+0.65 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6519th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.527th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction36%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.03lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nyandarua

+0.68 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6823rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.266th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction66%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.523rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature15.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Bomet

+1.01 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.0125th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1815th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction87%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.512nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature18.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nairobi

+1.27 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.2724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.2924th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction76%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.085th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature18.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Machakos

+1.32 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.3226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.685th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction21%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.503rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature22.4 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Mandera

+2.10 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+2.1026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5720th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction17%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.157th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.4 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.

Kristjan Lepik (2026). The Long Swell, Crops. thelongswell.com