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Litein, Kenya
Kericho County · Kenya
Litein is a small city in Kericho County, Kenya with a population of 13,403. Elevation: 6,365 ft (1,940 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Litein
Litein is a town located in the Kericho County, Kenya. It was previously the capital of the former Buret District. Litein has an urban population of 4,000.
The town is along the Kericho-Sotik road. It also has a road link to Bomet.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,403 |
| Population Density | 501 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,365 ft (1,940 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.5825°, 35.1897° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kericho County |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Litein
Litein is a small city in Kenya (Kericho County) with a population of 13,403. The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet (1,940 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Litein
Litein has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2612 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,365 ft (1,940 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5825°N, 35.1897°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 128 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in |
Litein has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in August to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (3.1").
Colleges & Universities in Litein
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomet Teachers Training College | College | - | , |
| San Systems Technologies | College | - | , |
Farmers Markets in Litein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonyunyu Market | |||||
| Chabera | |||||
| Chebole Market | |||||
| Kapkwen Market | |||||
| Kericho Market | |||||
| Keroka Market | |||||
| Kitaru Centre | |||||
| Litein Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Nyansiongo | |||||
| Nyansiongo | |||||
| Sondu Agricultural Market | |||||
| Sotteg Plaza |
Restaurants in Litein
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Litein
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Litein
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Litein
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Litein
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket 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 |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Narok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Litein
What is the population of Litein?
Litein has a population of 13,403 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 501 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Litein?
Litein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.