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Illasit, Kenya

Full City Profile

4,631 Population 17/sq mi density
5,354 ft Elevation 1,632 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Illasit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,354 ft (1,632 m)
Area276.4 sq mi (716.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9589°N, 37.5711°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 137 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 145 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 148 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 67 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 142 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 145 km
Aug 21, 2013 Tanzania M4.6 141 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 91 km
Aug 20, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 148 km
Jul 18, 2007 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 130 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 85 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 73 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 141 km
Jul 16, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.1 143 km
Jul 16, 2007 43 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania M3.9 137 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 44 km
Jul 17, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 46 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 97 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in

Illasit has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (0.6").

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