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Banissa, Kenya
Mandera County · Kenya
Banissa is a small city in Mandera County, Kenya with a population of 14,974. Elevation: 3,068 ft (935 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Banissa
Banissa is a town in Kenya's Mandera County. The headquarters of Banissa sub-county are located in the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,974 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,068 ft (935 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.9410°, 40.3425° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Mandera County |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.7 inches (322 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Banissa
Banissa is a small city in Kenya (Mandera County) with a population of 14,974. The city sits at an elevation of 3,068 feet (935 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Banissa
Banissa has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.2°C), the coldest is Dec (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 783 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,068 ft (935 m) |
| Area | 274.8 sq mi (711.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.9410°N, 40.3425°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in |
Banissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Banissa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awal Yatani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Qalim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wayan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mataarba primary school | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Banissa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Banisa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Takabba Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Banissa?
Banissa has a population of 14,974 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 274.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Banissa?
Banissa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.7 inches.