🇺🇸 Arlington vs 🇰🇪 Nairobi

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Arlington

broken clouds

63°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 62°F

H 65°F / L 60°F

Humidity: 61%

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Nairobi

scattered clouds

62°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 62°F

H 62°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 82%

Climate Overview

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Arlington

Arlington County in Virginia directly across the Potomac from Washington DC is home to the Pentagon and many federal agencies. Technically a county without a city, it shares DC's intense urban heat island while the Potomac and multiple streams provide some cooling corridors. Dense commercial development along the Orange Line intensifies heat.

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Nairobi

Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, two rainy seasons

Best monthsJuly, August, January, February
AvoidApril, May (long rains); November (short rains)
Annual rain35 inches (889 mm)

Nairobi sits at 5,889 feet (1,795m) elevation, keeping temperatures moderate year-round. There are two rainy seasons: the long rains (March–May) and short rains (October–December). July–August is the driest and most comfortable period.

Seasonal Comparison

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Arlington vs Nairobi: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arlington or Nairobi have better weather?

Arlington and Nairobi have very different climates. Arlington County in Virginia directly across the Potomac from Washington DC is home to the Pentagon Nairobi: Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, two rainy seasons. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Arlington vs Nairobi?

Best time for Arlington: spring and fall. Best time for Nairobi: July, August, January, February.

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