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Kesses, Kenya

Uasin Gishu County · Kenya

Kesses is a small town in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya with a population of 2,293. Elevation: 7,254 ft (2,211 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,293 Population 40/sq mi density
7,254 ft Elevation 2,211 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
50.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kesses

Kesses

Kesses Dam is a small man-made lake in Kenya. It is one of the sources of the Yala River.
It is used as a source of water for irrigation and domestic use, and also for boating and other water activities.

People

Population2,293
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation7,254 ft (2,211 m)
Population2,293
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation7,254 ft (2,211 m)
Coordinates0.3021°, 35.3144°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceUasin Gishu County
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation50.8 inches (1,289 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kesses

Kesses is a small town in Kenya (Uasin Gishu County) with a population of 2,293. The city sits at an elevation of 7,254 feet (2,211 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kesses

Kesses has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 53.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 24.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 84.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 118.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 128.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 174.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 184.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 85.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 90.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 43.4
Kesses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,254 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Kenya avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,254 ft (2,211 m)
Area56.9 sq mi (147.3 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates0.3021°N, 35.3144°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

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 M5.0 108 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 92 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 104 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 118 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 118 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 139 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 146 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 173 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 175 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 7.2 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in

Kesses has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 61°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kesses

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cheptiret Secondary School - - - -
school of aerospace and biological sciences - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kesses

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kesses

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kenya National Library Service -Eldoret0.0
Kenya National Library Service -Eldoret0.0

Farmers Markets in Kesses

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bayete
Bayete
Chepkorio Farm Shops
Kahoya Market
Kahoya Market
Lessos Market
Mugundoi
Municipal Market
Municipal Market
Mwiruti
Mwiruti
Nabkoi Shopping Center
Namgoi
West Market
West Market

Restaurants in Kesses

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ngeria mess hall

Cafes in Kesses

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soweto Cafeteria

Gas Stations in Kesses

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diesel Power

Gyms in Kesses

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness centre

Stadiums & Teams in Kesses

TeamLeagueDivision
Kipchoge Keino Stadium

Airports Near Kesses

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eldoret International AirportEDLLarge Airport
Kisumu International AirportKISLarge Airport
Kitale AirportKTLMedium Airport
Barina Airport-Small Airport
Carzan Rongai Airport-Small Airport
Chagaik Airstrip-Small Airport
Chepgoiben Airstrip-Small Airport
Eldoret Boma Airport-Small Airport
George Smith Farm Airport-Small Airport
Gogar Airport-Small Airport
Kabarak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kakamega AirportGGMSmall Airport
Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport-Small Airport
Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kerio Valley AirportKRVSmall Airport
Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) AirportLBNSmall Airport
Lomolo Airport-Small Airport
Maji Mazuri Airport-Small Airport
Marinyn Airport-Small Airport
Menengai Airport-Small Airport
Njoro 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

Post Offices in Kesses

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cheptiret post office

Treatment Centers in Kesses

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kimalel Health centre
St. Mary's Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kesses

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Deliverance Church
ST. Michael chaplaincy Moi University

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 Kesses

What is the population of Kesses?

Kesses has a population of 2,293 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 56.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kesses?

Kesses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches.

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