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Ol Kalou, Kenya

Full City Profile

47,795 Population 171/sq mi density
7,703 ft Elevation 2,348 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ol Kalou 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 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,703 ft (2,348 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.3 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2709°N, 36.3792°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

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 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 46 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 71 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 98 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 105 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 119 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 134 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 159 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 175 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
August 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in Coldest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in

Ol Kalou has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in August to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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