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Kimilili, Kenya

Full City Profile

56,050 Population 2,771/sq mi density
5,568 ft Elevation 1,697 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Kimilili enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²)
Population Density2,771/sq mi
Coordinates0.7878°N, 34.7156°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 M5.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 132 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 152 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 156 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 164 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 173 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 8.6 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in

Kimilili has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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