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Giriftu, Kenya
Wajir County · Kenya
Giriftu is a small city in Wajir County, Kenya with a population of 7,935. Elevation: 1,017 ft (310 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,935 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.0004°, 39.7519° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Wajir County |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6 inches (321 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Giriftu
Giriftu is a small city in Kenya (Wajir County) with a population of 7,935. The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 3,440.8 sq mi (8,911.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0004°N, 39.7519°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
Giriftu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in July to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Giriftu
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giriftu Boys Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alamurgo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bula Hagar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Giriftu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hon Khalif Girls Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Giriftu Boys Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hon Khalif Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Giriftu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giriftu Library | 0.0 |
Clinics in Giriftu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Giriftu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wajir Airport | WJR | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Giriftu
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bula Hagar Mosque | |
| Giriftu Mosque | |
| Mosque - Giriftu |
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Giriftu?
Giriftu has a population of 7,935 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,440.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Giriftu?
Giriftu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.