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Muchorwi, Kenya

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2,162 Population 53/sq mi density
9,078 ft Elevation 2,767 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Muchorwi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,078 ft (2,767 m)
Area41.1 sq mi (106.3 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates-0.3299°N, 35.6875°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 13, 2010.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 134 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 69 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 93 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 114 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 118 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 131 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 132 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 149 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 60°F (16°C) 6.6 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Muchorwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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