Emali, Kenya

Full City Profile

18,325 Population 18/sq mi density

3,789 ft Elevation 1,155 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Emali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,789 ft (1,155 m)
Area	1,037.8 sq mi (2,688.0 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-2.0803°N, 37.4720°W
Timezone	Africa/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.34"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 17, 2007	37 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.9	143 km
Aug 20, 2007	45 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.4	149 km
Jul 30, 2007	46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania	M4.7	125 km
Mar 24, 2019	41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya	M4.7	134 km
Jul 25, 2007	58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania	M4.6	147 km
Jul 16, 2024	7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya	M4.6	140 km
Apr 17, 2012	38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya	M4.5	11 km
Jul 18, 2007	37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania	M4.3	149 km
Jan 1, 1991	29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya	M4.2	147 km
Aug 9, 2007	42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania	M4.1	133 km
Feb 7, 2019	7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania	M3.7	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (81 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chyulu Hills	Volcanic field	2,188 m (7,178 ft)	1855	81 km
Meru	Stratovolcano	4,565 m (14,977 ft)	1910	153 km
Suswa	Shield	2,356 m (7,730 ft)	Unknown	161 km
Olkaria	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,434 m (7,986 ft)	1770	185 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo	Stratovolcano	2,962 m (9,718 ft)	2020	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
February	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
March	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
April	72°F (22°C)	5.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in
July	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
October	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
November	71°F (22°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
December	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in

Emali has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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