Mlolongo, Kenya

Full City Profile

136,351 Population 8,145/sq mi density
5,249 ft Elevation 1,600 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Mlolongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density8,145/sq mi
Coordinates1.3964°S, 36.9403°E
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 126 km
Jul 25, 2007 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 148 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 94 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 107 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 70 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 91 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 115 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 177 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in

Mlolongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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