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Keringet, Kenya

Nakuru County · Kenya

Keringet is a small town in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 4,774. Elevation: 8,599 ft (2,621 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,774 Population 63/sq mi density
8,599 ft Elevation 2,621 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Keringet

Keringet is a small town in Kenya's Rift Valley Province.

People

Population4,774
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation8,599 ft (2,621 m)
Population4,774
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation8,599 ft (2,621 m)
Coordinates-0.4676°, 35.6819°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNakuru County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Keringet

Keringet is a small town in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 4,774. The city sits at an elevation of 8,599 feet (2,621 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Keringet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,599 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below Kenya avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,599 ft (2,621 m)
Area75.6 sq mi (195.9 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates-0.4676°N, 35.6819°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 13, 2010.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 136 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 63 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 83 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 107 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 129 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 132 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 146 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 164 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 56°F (13°C) 6.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in

Keringet has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 52°F in July to 56°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Keringet

Institution Type Founded Website
Kiptaragon TTI College - ,

Schools in Keringet

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kapkeet Primary School - - - -
Chebaraa Primary School - - - -
Kaprengero pri - - - -
Kamnanda pri - - - -
Koite pri - - - -
Ogiek kwanza secondary - - - -
Ogiek primary - - - -
Sibo primary - - - -
Kimororoch primary - - - -
Aoon primary - - - -
Kapkeet primary - - - -
Kapkeet secondary - - - -
Kipsotet primary - - - -
Chepkesigen primary - - - -
Cherokiet primary - - - -
Ngenda primary - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Keringet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chebaraa
Chepseon Market
Generations Stores
kibunja
Nessuit Center
Railway Station Market
Tegat Negoi
Tumaini Shopping Centre

Clinics in Keringet

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aoon dispensary
Kangorot dispensary
Kapkeet health centre

Gas Stations in Keringet

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KE #2031866699

Airports Near Keringet

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha Airfield-Small Airport
Arroket Airport-Small Airport
Barina Airport-Small Airport
Barton's Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Bomet Airport-Small Airport
Carzan Rongai Airport-Small Airport
Chagaik Airstrip-Small Airport
Changoi Tea Estate Airport-Small Airport
Chepgoiben Airstrip-Small Airport
Congrieve Airfield-Small Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Delamare Camp Airport-Small Airport
Enarau Conservancy Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilgil Coulson Airport-Small Airport
Gogar Airport-Small Airport
Green Park Airport-Small Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Ilkek Airport-Small Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Kabarak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kongoni Airport-Small Airport
Kongoni Game Valley Airport-Small Airport
Kuluo Airport-Small Airport
Loldia Airport-Small Airport
Lomolo Airport-Small Airport
Longonot Fair Airstrip-Small Airport
Manyatta Airport-Small Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar Airport-Small Airport
Marinyn Airport-Small Airport
Mbaruk Airport-Small Airport
Menengai Airport-Small Airport
Milmet Airport-Small Airport
Naishi Airport-Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nampaso Airport-Small Airport
Narok Airport-Small Airport
Ndabibi Airport-Small Airport
Ngerende Airport-Small Airport
Njoro Airport-Small Airport
Nyahururu Airport-Small Airport
Oserian Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Oserongoni Airport-Small Airport
Saptai Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sirocco Airstrip-Small Airport
St. Andrews School Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keringet

What is the population of Keringet?

Keringet has a population of 4,774 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 75.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Keringet?

Keringet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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