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Makutano, Kenya

Full City Profile

12,396 Population 143/sq mi density
4,304 ft Elevation 1,312 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Makutano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Area86.6 sq mi (224.3 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates-1.4119°N, 37.4709°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 147 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 127 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 143 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 148 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 163 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
February 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in Wettest
December 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in

Makutano has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in August to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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