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Eldama Ravine, Kenya

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21,385 Population 47/sq mi density
7,028 ft Elevation 2,142 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Eldama Ravine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,028 ft (2,142 m)
Area456.1 sq mi (1,181.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates0.0520°N, 35.7273°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 13, 2010.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 141 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 74 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 91 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 95 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 109 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 124 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 134 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 145 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 151 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in

Eldama Ravine has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in July to 65°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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