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Konza, Kenya

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2,004 Population 230/sq mi density
5,404 ft Elevation 1,647 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Konza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates-1.7395°N, 37.1320°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 140 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 143 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 110 km
Aug 20, 2007 65 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 149 km
Jul 25, 2007 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 133 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 101 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 64 km
Aug 20, 2007 59 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 139 km
Jul 22, 2007 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 142 km
Aug 20, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 146 km
Jul 25, 2007 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 148 km
Jul 21, 2007 57 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 150 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 123 km
Jul 18, 2007 59 km W of Longido, Tanzania M3.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 108 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 132 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 134 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 158 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 173 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in

Konza has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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