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Nakuru, Kenya
Full City Profile
570,674
Population
12,387/sq mi density
5,912 ft
Elevation
1,802 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Nakuru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Area | 46.1 sq mi (119.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3072°N, 36.0723°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 71 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 137 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 163 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in |
Nakuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 61°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").