Narok, Kenya

Full City Profile

65,430 Population 372/sq mi density
6,171 ft Elevation 1,881 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Narok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation6,171 ft (1,881 m)
Area176.1 sq mi (456.1 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates1.0808°S, 35.8711°E
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 M4.7 132 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 96 km
Jul 12, 2007 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya M4.5 132 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya M4.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 51 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 55 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 62 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 171 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 187 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in

Narok has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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