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Kiriaini, Kenya

Full City Profile

3,779 Population 261/sq mi density
6,132 ft Elevation 1,869 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Kiriaini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,132 ft (1,869 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8792°N, 36.8874°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 13.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 149 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 66 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 66 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 79 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 165 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
March 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 13.3 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 10.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 8.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in

Kiriaini has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in August to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (1.4").

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