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Kapsabet, Kenya
Nandi · Kenya
Kapsabet is a mid-size city in Nandi, Kenya with a population of 41,997. Elevation: 6,555 ft (1,998 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapsabet
Kapsabet is a town in Kenya. It is the capital of Nandi County and is located 40 kilometres southwest of Eldoret on the way to Chavakali.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,997 |
| Population Density | 1,771 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,555 ft (1,998 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.2039°, 35.1050° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nandi |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapsabet
Kapsabet is a mid-size city in Kenya (Nandi) with a population of 41,997. The city sits at an elevation of 6,555 feet (1,998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kapsabet
Kapsabet has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2800 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,555 ft (1,998 m) |
| Area | 23.7 sq mi (61.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2039°N, 35.1050°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 144 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 163 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 181 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in |
Kapsabet has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in August to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kapsabet
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kapsabet
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapsabet High School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Kapsabet
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS gallery |
Farmers Markets in Kapsabet
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulovi Market | |||||
| Bunuku Market | |||||
| Chepkorio Farm Shops | |||||
| Cheptuli / Jericho Market | |||||
| Ikoli Market | |||||
| Ikoli Market | |||||
| Ingolomosio Market | |||||
| Ivakale Market | |||||
| Kakoyi Corner Market | |||||
| Kakoyi Market | |||||
| Kambiri Market | |||||
| Kimangeti Market | |||||
| Kisia Junction/Mukhuru Market | |||||
| Kuvasali Junction Market | |||||
| Kuvasali Market | |||||
| Lessos Market | |||||
| Lukusi Market | |||||
| Lwanda Market | |||||
| Mugundoi | |||||
| Mukhonje Chesero Market | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Mungakha Market | |||||
| Musalaba Market | |||||
| Mwandoni Market | |||||
| Namgoi | |||||
| Nguvuli Market | |||||
| Peter Barasa Market | |||||
| Soko Moko Ivihiga | |||||
| Telecom Center Market | |||||
| Vikutsa Market |
Gas Stations in Kapsabet
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kapsabet
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kapsabet?
Kapsabet has a population of 41,997 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 1,771 people per square mile, spread across 23.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapsabet?
Kapsabet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches.