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Kimana, Kenya

Kajiado County · Kenya

Kimana is a small city in Kajiado County, Kenya with a population of 10,116. Elevation: 4,173 ft (1,272 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

10,116 Population 58/sq mi density
4,173 ft Elevation 1,272 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kimana

Kimana is small town in Kajiado South Constituency, Kenya. Kimana is located in the Loitokitok District with Tanzania to the west, the Kajiado District to the north, Kibwezi District to the East and Taveta District to the south. Agriculture is difficult due to the semi-arid climate. Kimana has a Public Health Centre that offers basic health treatments such as pharmaceuticals and medical consultancy. There is also a small c that offers rented tents for tourists visiting on Safari.

People

Population10,116
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation4,173 ft (1,272 m)
Population10,116
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation4,173 ft (1,272 m)
Coordinates-2.7988°, 37.5371°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKajiado County
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kimana

Kimana is a small city in Kenya (Kajiado County) with a population of 10,116. The city sits at an elevation of 4,173 feet (1,272 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kimana

Kimana has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Mar (18.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1886 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 11.5° / 24° 122.2
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.5° 122.4
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 11.9° / 26.2° 124.1
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 12.5° / 25.1° 184.5
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11° / 23.5° 200.8
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.8° / 22.3° 122.2
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 7.6° / 22.4° 75.1
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 9.1° / 24.2° 111.1
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 9.6° / 25.4° 137.6
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 10.2° / 26.9° 98.5
Nov 18°C / 64°F 11.6° / 25.7° 333.0
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.4° 254.5
Kimana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,173 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Kenya avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,173 ft (1,272 m)
Area173.8 sq mi (450.1 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates-2.7988°N, 37.5371°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 131 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 139 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 150 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 148 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 135 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 139 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 76 km
Aug 21, 2013 Tanzania M4.6 143 km
Jul 25, 2007 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 150 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 73 km
Aug 20, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 142 km
Jul 22, 2007 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 144 km
Jul 25, 2007 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 145 km
Jul 18, 2007 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 126 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 84 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 103 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 133 km
Jul 16, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.1 140 km
Jul 18, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 40 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 101 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in

Kimana has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Kimana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kibaoni Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kimana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kimana Animal Market

Gas Stations in Kimana

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #2503573939
Shell

Airports Near Kimana

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kilimanjaro International AirportJROLarge Airport
Amboseli AirportASVMedium Airport
Chyulus AirportSmall Airport
Finch Hattons AirportSmall Airport
Ilbisil AirstripSmall Airport
Iltilal AirstripSmall Airport
Kamboyo (Tsavo West) AirportSmall Airport
Kangetchwa AirportSmall Airport
Kanzi AirportSmall Airport
Kilaguni AirportILUSmall Airport
Kimana AirstripSmall Airport
Makindu AirportSmall Airport
Maktau Gate AirportSmall Airport
Mbirikani AirportSmall Airport
Moshi AirportQSISmall Airport
Mountain Side AirportSmall Airport
Mtito Andei AirportSmall Airport
Namanga AirportSmall Airport
Ngulia Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Oloitoktok AirportSmall Airport
REA Vipingo AirstripSmall Airport
Subati AirstripSmall Airport
Taita Hills AirportSmall Airport
Taveta AirportSmall Airport
Tawi Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Tortilis Camp AirstripSmall Airport
TPC AirportSmall Airport
Wanjala Mine AirstripSmall Airport
West Kilimanjaro AirportSmall Airport
Ziwani AirportSmall 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 Kimana

What is the population of Kimana?

Kimana has a population of 10,116 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 173.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kimana?

Kimana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

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