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Isinya, Kenya

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14,429 Population 33/sq mi density
5,377 ft Elevation 1,639 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Isinya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,377 ft (1,639 m)
Area438.8 sq mi (1,136.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6792°N, 36.8506°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 M5.9 129 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 130 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 143 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 148 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 146 km
Jul 16, 2007 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 143 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 142 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 94 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 149 km
Jul 16, 2007 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 150 km
Jul 25, 2007 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 116 km
Jun 3, 2013 74 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.6 147 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 72 km
Aug 20, 2007 65 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 133 km
Jul 17, 2007 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.5 149 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 93 km
Jul 18, 2007 73 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.5 144 km
Jul 12, 2007 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya M4.5 127 km
Aug 20, 2007 59 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 80 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 106 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 134 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 159 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 160 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in

Isinya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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