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Burnt Forest, Kenya
Uasin Gishu County · Kenya
Burnt Forest is a small town in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya with a population of 4,739. Elevation: 7,923 ft (2,415 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Burnt Forest
Burnt Forest is a town in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,739 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,923 ft (2,415 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.2168°, 35.4325° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Uasin Gishu County |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Burnt Forest
Burnt Forest is a small town in Kenya (Uasin Gishu County) with a population of 4,739. The city sits at an elevation of 7,923 feet (2,415 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,923 ft (2,415 m) |
| Area | 149.3 sq mi (386.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2168°N, 35.4325°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 114 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 137 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 157 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 174 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in |
Burnt Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").
Farmers Markets in Burnt Forest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayete | |||||
| Bayete | |||||
| Chepkorio Farm Shops | |||||
| Lessos Market | |||||
| Mugundoi | |||||
| Nabkoi Shopping Center |
Train Stations in Burnt Forest
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Burnt Forest
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Burnt Forest
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Congrieve Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) Airport | LBN | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naishi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Burnt Forest
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kimalel Health centre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Burnt Forest?
Burnt Forest has a population of 4,739 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 149.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Burnt Forest?
Burnt Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches.