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Masalani, Kenya

Tana River County · Kenya

Masalani is a mid-size city in Tana River County, Kenya with a population of 43,642. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

43,642 Population 24/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Masalani

Masalani is a town in Garissa County, Kenya. It was the headquarters of the former Ijara District. It is located on the eastern shores of Tana River, 30 kilometres south of Hola and 60 kilometres north of Garsen The urban population was 43,642 in the 2019 census.

People

Population43,642
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population43,642
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates-1.6941°, 40.1702°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceTana River County
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Masalani

Masalani is a mid-size city in Kenya (Tana River County) with a population of 43,642. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Masalani

Masalani has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is Feb (31.1°C), the coldest is Jul (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 756 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.8°C / 86°F 22.4° / 39.2° 19.9
Feb 31.1°C / 88°F 23.2° / 40.8° 6.5
Mar 30.7°C / 87°F 24° / 40.8° 42.9
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 22.8° / 37.5° 169.9
May 26.8°C / 80°F 21.2° / 34.7° 120.5
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 19.7° / 33.7° 52.3
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 19° / 33.6° 37.9
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 19.8° / 34.9° 22.2
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 21.1° / 36.5° 23.6
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 21.7° / 38.2° 46.7
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.5° 147.6
Dec 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 37.6° 66.0
Masalani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Kenya avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area1,783.6 sq mi (4,619.4 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6941°N, 40.1702°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 22, 2024.

Jun 22, 2024 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.4 130 km
May 29, 2011 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya M4.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
February 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in

Masalani has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Masalani

Institution Type Founded Website
Kenya Medical Training Institute College

Airports Near Masalani

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manda AirportLAUMedium Airport
Baomo Tana AirportSmall Airport
Bura East AirportSmall Airport
Bura West AirportSmall Airport
Camp Simba AirfieldSmall Airport
Garsen AirportSmall Airport
Hola AirportHOASmall Airport
Mokowe AirportSmall Airport
Ngao AirportSmall Airport

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 Masalani

What is the population of Masalani?

Masalani has a population of 43,642 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 1,783.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Masalani?

Masalani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

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