Il, Kenya

Full City Profile

7,812 Population 11/sq mi density
5,367 ft Elevation 1,636 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Il enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation5,367 ft (1,636 m)
Area719.9 sq mi (1,864.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates2.0976°S, 36.7922°E
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on May 7, 2025.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 85 km
May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 148 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 88 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 112 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 101 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 111 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 104 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 108 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 108 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 136 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 141 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 106 km
Jul 16, 2007 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 107 km
Aug 7, 2007 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 123 km
Jul 18, 2007 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 120 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 55 km
Jul 16, 2007 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 112 km
Jul 22, 2007 69 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 122 km
Aug 5, 2007 69 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 113 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 116 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 123 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 128 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 137 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 144 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in

Il has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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