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Maralal, Kenya
Samburu County · Kenya
Maralal is a mid-size city in Samburu County, Kenya with a population of 31,350. Elevation: 6,368 ft (1,941 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Maralal
Maralal is a small hillside market town in northern Kenya, lying east of the Loroghi Plateau within Samburu County. It is the administrative headquarters of Samburu County. The town had an urban population of 31,350. The market was pioneered by Somali settlers From Isahakia community in the 1920s.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,350 |
| Population Density | 275 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,368 ft (1,941 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.0967°, 36.6981° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Samburu County |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (658 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maralal
Maralal is a mid-size city in Kenya (Samburu County) with a population of 31,350. The city sits at an elevation of 6,368 feet (1,941 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Maralal
Maralal has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.9°C), the coldest is Jan (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 557 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,368 ft (1,941 m) |
| Area | 113.9 sq mi (295.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0967°N, 36.6981°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silali (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 52 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 61 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 61 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 103 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 137 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in |
Maralal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in August to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Maralal
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Gas Stations in Maralal
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Maralal
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Maralal
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maralal
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baragoi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baragoi West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barsalinga Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barsaloi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dol Dol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Engelesha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hall Hall Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Il Ngwesi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kamogi Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kapedo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisima Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laikipia Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) Airport | LBN | Small Airport |
| Latakweny Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lentille Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loisaba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Milgis Trust Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mpala Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mugie Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Namunyak Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ndonyo Lengala Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Ngelesha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngilai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ngurunit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ol Maisor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ol Malo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Olmoran Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saguta Naibor Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sarara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sasaab Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sosian Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sware Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tassia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Maralal
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Maralal Post Office / Huduma Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maralal
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Maralal ACK | |
| Maralal Mosque |
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What is the population of Maralal?
Maralal has a population of 31,350 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 275 people per square mile, spread across 113.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maralal?
Maralal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.