Kenya Weather Station Network

In partnership with WeatherXM, BLCK has deployed 130 professional-grade weather stations across 15+ regions in Kenya—from the agricultural heartland of Nakuru to the coastal communities of Kilifi and Malindi.

What We Measure

Each station captures 8 critical environmental parameters:

• Temperature - Ambient air temperature
• Humidity - Relative humidity levels
• Atmospheric Pressure - Barometric pressure readings
• Wind Speed - Real-time wind velocity
• Wind Direction - 360-degree directional tracking
• Solar Radiation - Incoming solar energy measurement
• UV Index - Ultraviolet radiation levels
• Rainfall - Precipitation accumulation

Data is transmitted every 2 minutes, providing near real-time intelligence for decision-making.

Coverage

Our network spans diverse ecological and agricultural zones:

Highland Regions: Nairobi, Kiambu, Tigoni, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nanyuki, Timau, Embu

Rift Valley: Naivasha, Narok, Maasai Mara

Western Kenya: Kisumu

Coastal Region: Kilifi, Diani, Malindi

Sectors Served

• Flower farms (roses, carnations)
• Tea estates
• Herb cultivation (rosemary, thyme, basil)
• Dairy operations
• Maize and wheat agriculture
• Avocado growers
• Pyrethrum production
• Wildlife conservation areas

Impact

Organizations using our data report:

• Optimized irrigation schedules based on actual evapotranspiration rates
• Reduced water usage through precision timing
• Better labor planning with accurate weather forecasts
• Improved yield margins through precise timing of spraying and harvesting operations
• Early frost warnings for temperature-sensitive crops

Infrastructure

The network operates on decentralized LoRaWAN infrastructure via the Helium network, providing:

• Long-range, low-power connectivity
• No SIM cards or recurring telecom fees
• Tamper-proof data transmission
• Community-governed network infrastructure