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Maai Mahiu, Kenya

Nakuru County · Kenya

Maai Mahiu is a small city in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 20,823. Elevation: 6,010 ft (1,832 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

20,823 Population 76/sq mi density
6,010 ft Elevation 1,832 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Maai Mahiu

Maai Mahiu

Maai Mahiu is a town in Kenya's Nakuru County. The name means "hot water" in native Kikuyu, but another derivative could be "me'imayu", meaning impassable in Maasai.

People

Population20,823
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Population20,823
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Coordinates-0.9886°, 36.5854°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNakuru County
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maai Mahiu

Maai Mahiu is a small city in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 20,823. The city sits at an elevation of 6,010 feet (1,832 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Maai Mahiu

Maai Mahiu has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.8°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.7°C / 66°F 10.9° / 27.9° 46.6
Feb 20°C / 68°F 11.4° / 30.3° 24.6
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 12.4° / 30.6° 45.5
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 13.2° / 28.9° 158.6
May 18.8°C / 66°F 11.9° / 27.5° 58.7
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 10.4° / 26.9° 31.7
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 10° / 27.3° 22.3
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.7° / 29.4° 17.1
Sep 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 30.4° 25.6
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 11.8° / 30.5° 67.8
Nov 19°C / 66°F 13.1° / 28° 167.4
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 11.5° / 26° 88.0
Maai Mahiu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,010 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Kenya avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9886°N, 36.5854°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

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 M4.7 139 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 31 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 34 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 55 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 188 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 10.0 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 7.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in

Maai Mahiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Maai Mahiu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Namuncha Peace Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Maai Mahiu

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zoza Radio bongo flava, genge MP3
AT254 Online Radio AAC 192 kbps
Juja FM MP3
At254 Radio AAC 192 kbps
George Jones MP3
Heaven FM Radio MP3
Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Maai Mahiu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Crescent Island Museum
Crescent Island Museum

Libraries in Maai Mahiu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Block0.0
Library Block0.0

Farmers Markets in Maai Mahiu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gachoire Market
Gatina Tea Buying Centre
Gigiri shopping center
Gitaru Market
Gitaru Market
Githiga Market
Iriaini Market
Kabuku Junction Kiosks
Kagwe Market
Kambaa shopping centre
Kangangi Market
Kangangi Market
Kanyayo Shops
Karatina Shopping Centre
Kiambu Market
kihara Modern Market
kihara Modern Market
kihara Modern Market
Kika Stalls
Kika Stalls
Kimende Market
Kinungi Market
Kwambira Market
Limuru Market
Limuru Vegetable Market
Lumuru Market
Magina Shopping Center
Maingi Market
Miguta Shopping Centre
Nderi Shops
Nderi Shops
New Lari Trading Center
Ngenya Centre
Rironi Shopping center -Kambi
Rwaka Market
Rwaka Market
Rwaka Market
Soko Mjinga
Soko Mpya
The Nairobi Farmers
The Nairobi Farmers
The Nairobi Farmers
Tigoni Stores
Wangige Market

Restaurants in Maai Mahiu

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buffalo
Georges Resort
Mount Longonot Transit Restaurant
Ndonga Village
Riba Springs
VIP NEST LOUNGE
Windy Ridge
Zambezi Cabin Resort

Train Stations in Maai Mahiu

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maai Mahiu

Gas Stations in Maai Mahiu

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OLA Energy
OLA Energy

Banks in Maai Mahiu

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forex Money Exchange

Shopping Malls in Maai Mahiu

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mt. Margaret Shopping Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Maai Mahiu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maai Mahiu

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBOLarge Airport
Moi Air BaseMedium Airport
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILMedium Airport
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha AirfieldSmall Airport
Athi River AirportSmall Airport
Barton's Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Bobs Harries AirportSmall Airport
Congrieve AirfieldSmall Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Delamare Camp AirportSmall Airport
Gilgil Coulson AirportSmall Airport
Green Park AirportSmall Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Ilkek AirportSmall Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Kedong AirportSmall Airport
Kigio (Malewa) AirportSmall Airport
Kijabe AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni Game Valley AirportSmall Airport
Laburra AirportSmall Airport
Langata Enerit AirstripSmall Airport
Limuru AirstripSmall Airport
Loldia AirportSmall Airport
Longonot Fair AirstripSmall Airport
Lubarra AirportSmall Airport
Malinda Estate AirstripSmall Airport
Manyatta AirportSmall Airport
Marrian's AirportSmall Airport
Mbaruk AirportSmall Airport
Naishi AirportSmall Airport
Naivasha Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ndabibi AirportSmall Airport
Njoro AirportSmall Airport
Nyeri AirportNYESmall Airport
Orly AirparkSmall Airport
Oserian Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Oserongoni AirportSmall Airport
Sirocco AirstripSmall Airport
Solio Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Talu AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Maai Mahiu

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maai Mahiu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Italian POW 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 Maai Mahiu

What is the population of Maai Mahiu?

Maai Mahiu has a population of 20,823 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maai Mahiu?

Maai Mahiu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

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