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Lokichokio, Kenya

Turkana County · Kenya

Lokichokio is a small city in Turkana County, Kenya with a population of 11,626. Elevation: 2,103 ft (641 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

11,626 Population
2,103 ft Elevation 641 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Lokichokio

Lokichokio

Lokichogio, is a town in Turkana County in northwest Kenya. It is often called Loki for short. The town lies on the A1 road, and is served by the Lokichogio Airport.

People

Population11,626

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Population11,626
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Coordinates4.2077°, 34.3538°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceTurkana County
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lokichokio

Lokichokio is a small city in Kenya (Turkana County) with a population of 11,626. The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet (641 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Lokichokio

Lokichokio has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (28°C), the coldest is Jul (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 931 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 18.5° / 35.2° 38.3
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 20° / 36.6° 19.1
Mar 28°C / 82°F 20.6° / 37.6° 57.1
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 20° / 35.9° 97.6
May 25.7°C / 78°F 19.2° / 34° 80.7
Jun 25.3°C / 77°F 18.3° / 33.5° 86.2
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 18.2° / 33° 105.4
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 17.9° / 33.2° 99.5
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 18.7° / 34.6° 69.7
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 19.4° / 34.7° 97.2
Nov 25.3°C / 77°F 19.3° / 33.4° 94.0
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 18.2° / 33.8° 86.1
Lokichokio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Kenya avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Coordinates4.2077°N, 34.3538°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 29, 2022.

Aug 22, 1994 123 km WSW of Lobuni, Ethiopia M4.7 83 km
May 26, 1990 8 km NE of Kapoeta, South Sudan M4.6 106 km
Jan 29, 2022 76 km W of Lobuni, Ethiopia M4.5 132 km
Feb 11, 2014 130 km E of Kapoeta, South Sudan M4.4 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Korath Range Tuff cone(s) 912 m (2,992 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Wettest
May 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in

Lokichokio has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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Restaurants in Lokichokio

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

748 Hotel
ISAIAH's Bar & Grill
Loki Makuti

Gas Stations in Lokichokio

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #932745515
Lodwar Energy Station
Lodwar Energy Station
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Airports Near Lokichokio

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lokichogio AirportLKGMedium Airport
Kakuma AirportSmall Airport
Kidepo AirportSmall Airport
Oropoi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lokichokio

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lokichokio

What is the population of Lokichokio?

Lokichokio has a population of 11,626 residents and is located in Kenya..

What is the weather like in Lokichokio?

Lokichokio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

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