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North Horr, Kenya
Marsabit County · Kenya
North Horr is a small city in Marsabit County, Kenya with a population of 5,177. Elevation: 1,253 ft (382 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About North Horr
The Eastern Province of Kenya was one of 8 Provinces of Kenya. Its northern boundary ran along with that of Ethiopia; the North Eastern Province and Coast Province lay to the east and south; and the remainder of Kenya's provinces, including Central Province, ran along its western border. The provincial capital was Embu.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,177 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.3221°, 37.0703° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Marsabit County |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.1 inches (181 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About North Horr
North Horr is a small city in Kenya (Marsabit County) with a population of 5,177. The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 3,066.4 sq mi (7,942.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3221°N, 37.0703°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mega Basalt Field (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Central Island | Tuff cone(s) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 125 km |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in |
North Horr has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in July to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in North Horr
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH HORR PRIMARY SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
Restaurants in North Horr
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near North Horr
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Beverley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gatab Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hurri Hills Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kalacha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loiyangalani Airport | LOY | Small Airport |
| Maikona Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of North Horr?
North Horr has a population of 5,177 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,066.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in North Horr?
North Horr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.