Mogonga, Kenya

Full City Profile

3,628 Population 173/sq mi density
5,656 ft Elevation 1,724 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Mogonga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Area21.0 sq mi (54.4 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates0.8648°S, 34.7629°E
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 80 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 97 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 125 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 61 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 164 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 170 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 10.1 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Coldest
September 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in

Mogonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (3.5").

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