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Nyahururu, Kenya

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37,650 Population 28/sq mi density
7,785 ft Elevation 2,373 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Nyahururu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,785 ft (2,373 m)
Area1,340.3 sq mi (3,471.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates0.0381°N, 36.3634°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 24, 2001.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 72 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 78 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 86 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 100 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 105 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 125 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 132 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 163 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 169 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) 1.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in

Nyahururu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in August to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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