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Kapsowar, Kenya

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9,152 Population 11/sq mi density
7,533 ft Elevation 2,296 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Kapsowar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,533 ft (2,296 m)
Area818.6 sq mi (2,120.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates0.9789°N, 35.5585°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 24, 2001.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korosi (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 67 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 69 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 70 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 77 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 104 km
Namarunu Shield 817 m (2,680 ft) -6550 148 km
Barrier, The Shield 1,032 m (3,386 ft) 1921 187 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 192 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
December 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in

Kapsowar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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