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Gilgil, Kenya
Full City Profile
60,711
Population
808/sq mi density
6,591 ft
Elevation
2,009 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Gilgil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,591 ft (2,009 m) |
| Area | 75.1 sq mi (194.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5040°N, 36.3185°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 45 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 159 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 184 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in |
Gilgil has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 57°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").