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Mado Gashi, Kenya

Garissa County · Kenya

Mado Gashi is a small city in Garissa County, Kenya with a population of 11,814. Elevation: 853 ft (260 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

11,814 Population 2/sq mi density
853 ft Elevation 260 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
12.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Mado Gashi

Mado Gashi

The Eastern Province of Kenya was one of 8 Provinces of Kenya. Its northern boundary ran along with that of Ethiopia; the North Eastern Province and Coast Province lay to the east and south; and the remainder of Kenya's provinces, including Central Province, ran along its western border. The provincial capital was Embu.

People

Population11,814
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain12.5 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Population11,814
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Coordinates0.7311°, 39.1739°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceGarissa County
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation12.5 inches (317 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mado Gashi

Mado Gashi is a small city in Kenya (Garissa County) with a population of 11,814. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet (260 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Mado Gashi

Mado Gashi has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (31°C), the coldest is Jul (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 661 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.5°C / 83°F 20.6° / 36.9° 16.6
Feb 30.3°C / 86°F 21.8° / 38.9° 18.4
Mar 31°C / 88°F 23.6° / 39.4° 16.2
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 22.6° / 38.1° 146.6
May 27.7°C / 82°F 21° / 36.2° 65.5
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 19.8° / 34.9° 51.3
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 19.5° / 34.1° 4.1
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 19.9° / 35.3° 11.6
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 20.6° / 36.9° 9.5
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 21.5° / 37.8° 52.2
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 22.4° / 36.8° 211.4
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 20.9° / 35.6° 58.0
Mado Gashi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Kenya avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area5,556.0 sq mi (14,390.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates0.7311°N, 39.1739°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"
67% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
February 83°F (29°C) 0.3 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Wettest
May 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in

Mado Gashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mado Gashi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
MadoGashi Primary School
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Restaurants in Mado Gashi

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benja

Gas Stations in Mado Gashi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Modogashe Filling Station

Airports Near Mado Gashi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Garba Tula AirportSmall Airport
Habaswein AirportSmall Airport
Mado Gashi AirportSmall Airport
Merti AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mado Gashi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jamia Mosque

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 Mado Gashi

What is the population of Mado Gashi?

Mado Gashi has a population of 11,814 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,556.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mado Gashi?

Mado Gashi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.5 inches.

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