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Kipkelion, Kenya
Kericho County · Kenya
Kipkelion is a small town in Kericho County, Kenya with a population of 2,952. Elevation: 6,348 ft (1,935 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Kipkelion
Kipkelion Constituency was an electoral constituency in Kenya (1988-2012). It was a successor of the defunct Kericho East Constituency (1963-1988). It was one of the three constituencies of Kericho District. The constituency was established for the 1988 elections. It was later divided into Kipkelion East Constituency and Kipkelion West Constituency, both part of Kericho County.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,952 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,348 ft (1,935 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.1998°, 35.4674° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kericho County |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kipkelion
Kipkelion is a small town in Kenya (Kericho County) with a population of 2,952. The city sits at an elevation of 6,348 feet (1,935 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,348 ft (1,935 m) |
| Area | 114.5 sq mi (296.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1998°N, 35.4674°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 121 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 148 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in |
Kipkelion has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (2.4").
Farmers Markets in Kipkelion
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepseon Market | |||||
| Kericho Market |
Train Stations in Kipkelion
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kipkelion
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kipkelion
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officers Wines & Spirit Distributer |
Airports Near Kipkelion
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Arroket Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Congrieve Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Head Office Delamere Estates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jolai Delamere Estates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Naishi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kipkelion?
Kipkelion has a population of 2,952 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 114.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kipkelion?
Kipkelion 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 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.