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Kikima, Kenya

Full City Profile

3,269 Population 31/sq mi density
6,188 ft Elevation 1,886 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kikima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,188 ft (1,886 m)
Area106.9 sq mi (276.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6621°N, 37.4469°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 142 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 137 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 123 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 134 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 154 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 177 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in

Kikima has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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