Malava, Kenya

Full City Profile

5,131 Population 181/sq mi density
5,381 ft Elevation 1,640 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Malava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation5,381 ft (1,640 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates0.4471°N, 34.8539°E
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 13, 2010.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 83 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 100 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 137 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 145 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 157 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 172 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 8.8 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 8.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
November 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in

Malava has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (2.1").

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