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Mau Narok, Kenya

Nakuru County · Kenya

Mau Narok is a small city in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 11,806. Elevation: 8,701 ft (2,652 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

11,806 Population 103/sq mi density
8,701 ft Elevation 2,652 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Mau Narok

Mau Narok is a small town in Kenya's Nakuru County.

People

Population11,806
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation8,701 ft (2,652 m)
Population11,806
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation8,701 ft (2,652 m)
Coordinates-0.6066°, 36.0084°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNakuru County
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mau Narok

Mau Narok is a small city in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 11,806. The city sits at an elevation of 8,701 feet (2,652 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Mau Narok

Mau Narok has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Mar (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 6.7° / 22.7° 95.6
Feb 16°C / 61°F 6.9° / 24.2° 60.2
Mar 16.6°C / 62°F 7.7° / 25.1° 124.4
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 10.1° / 23.7° 297.4
May 15.6°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.8° 204.8
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 7.2° / 21.7° 100.5
Jul 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 21.1° 92.2
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 7.2° / 22.1° 109.3
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 22.8° 131.6
Oct 15.5°C / 60°F 8.3° / 23.4° 141.0
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 9.5° / 22.1° 259.2
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 7.5° / 22.1° 147.2
Mau Narok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,701 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Kenya avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,701 ft (2,652 m)
Area114.2 sq mi (295.6 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6066°N, 36.0084°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 79 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 24 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 46 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 72 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 137 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 154 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 170 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 171 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
March 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in

Mau Narok has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Mau Narok

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chief Ian academy
Mosop Primary School
classroom
Kaplelach Pprimary School
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Farmers Markets in Mau Narok

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kihingo Market
Nessuit Center
Pwani Shopping Center
Stoo Mbili

Veterinaries in Mau Narok

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #2141294941

Bus Stations in Mau Narok

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #2117994500

Airports Near Mau Narok

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha AirfieldSmall Airport
Barina AirportSmall Airport
Barton's Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Bomet AirportSmall Airport
Carzan Rongai AirportSmall Airport
Chagaik AirstripSmall Airport
Chepgoiben AirstripSmall Airport
Congrieve AirfieldSmall Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Delamare Camp AirportSmall Airport
Enarau Conservancy AirstripSmall Airport
Gilgil Coulson AirportSmall Airport
Gogar AirportSmall Airport
Green Park AirportSmall Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Ilkek AirportSmall Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Kabarak AirstripSmall Airport
Kedong AirportSmall Airport
Kigio (Malewa) AirportSmall Airport
Kijabe AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni Game Valley AirportSmall Airport
Limuru AirstripSmall Airport
Loldia AirportSmall Airport
Lomolo AirportSmall Airport
Longonot Fair AirstripSmall Airport
Manyatta AirportSmall Airport
Marinyn AirportSmall Airport
Mbaruk AirportSmall Airport
Menengai AirportSmall Airport
Milmet AirportSmall Airport
Naishi AirportSmall Airport
Naivasha Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nampaso AirportSmall Airport
Narok AirportSmall Airport
Ndabibi AirportSmall Airport
Njoro AirportSmall Airport
Nyahururu AirportSmall Airport
Oserian Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Oserongoni AirportSmall Airport
Sirocco AirstripSmall Airport
St. Andrews School AirstripSmall Airport
Tinderet Teas Estate AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Mau Narok

What is the population of Mau Narok?

Mau Narok has a population of 11,806 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 114.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mau Narok?

Mau Narok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

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