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Kilgoris, Kenya

Narok County · Kenya

Kilgoris is a small city in Narok County, Kenya with a population of 10,845. Elevation: 5,814 ft (1,772 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,845 Population 101/sq mi density
5,814 ft Elevation 1,772 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kilgoris

Kilgoris is a town in Narok County, Kenya with a population of 70,475 as of the 2019 census. Kilgoris is one of two major urban centres in Narok County, the other being the town also named Narok.

People

Population10,845
Density101/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation5,814 ft (1,772 m)
Population10,845
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation5,814 ft (1,772 m)
Coordinates-1.0082°, 34.8781°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNarok County
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kilgoris

Kilgoris is a small city in Kenya (Narok County) with a population of 10,845. The city sits at an elevation of 5,814 feet (1,772 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kilgoris

Kilgoris has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 28.2° 157.8
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 12° / 29.4° 102.8
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 12.7° / 30.2° 172.7
Apr 19.7°C / 67°F 13° / 28.3° 276.0
May 18.7°C / 66°F 12.5° / 26.1° 209.6
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.6° 107.4
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 10.3° / 25.2° 45.8
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.1° 77.6
Sep 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 27.9° 107.6
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 12.1° / 29.3° 101.2
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 12.6° / 28.2° 275.8
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 11.9° / 27.2° 202.0
Kilgoris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,814 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Kenya avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,814 ft (1,772 m)
Area107.0 sq mi (277.1 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates-1.0082°N, 34.8781°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 100 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 93 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 122 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 82 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 154 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 158 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 8.7 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Coldest
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in

Kilgoris has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (2.3").

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Farmers Markets in Kilgoris

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Keroka Market
Nyansiongo
Nyansiongo

Airports Near Kilgoris

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mara Serena Lodge AirstripMREMedium Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall Airport
Arroket Airport-Small Airport
Bomet Airport-Small Airport
Chagaik Airstrip-Small Airport
Changoi Tea Estate Airport-Small Airport
Chepgoiben Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottars Mara Airport-Small Airport
Enarau Conservancy Airstrip-Small Airport
Fig Tree Airport-Small Airport
Homa Bay Airport-Small Airport
Intona Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Keekorok AirportKEUSmall Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kilgoris Airport-Small Airport
Kisii Airport-Small Airport
Kogatende Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuluo Airport-Small Airport
Lamai Airport-Small Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar Airport-Small Airport
Mara-Olkiombo AirportOLXSmall Airport
Marinyn Airport-Small Airport
Migori Airport-Small Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Nampaso Airport-Small Airport
Ngerende Airport-Small Airport
North Mara Airport-Small Airport
Ol Seki Naboisho AirstripOSJSmall Airport
Olare Orok AirfieldOLGSmall Airport
Olderkesi Airstrip-Small Airport
Oseur Airstrip-Small Airport
Rusinga Airport-Small Airport
Siana Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarime Airport-Small Airport
Weavers Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Elevation
1,828 m (5,998 ft)

🇰🇪 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 Kilgoris

What is the population of Kilgoris?

Kilgoris has a population of 10,845 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 107.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kilgoris?

Kilgoris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.

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