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Oloitokitok, Kenya

Full City Profile

10,568 Population 19/sq mi density
5,804 ft Elevation 1,769 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Oloitokitok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,804 ft (1,769 m)
Area549.6 sq mi (1,423.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9272°N, 37.5103°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 129 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 137 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 150 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 148 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 141 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 145 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 137 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 74 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 135 km
Aug 21, 2013 Tanzania M4.6 135 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 88 km
Aug 20, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 140 km
Jul 22, 2007 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 143 km
Jul 25, 2007 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 144 km
Jul 18, 2007 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 123 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 90 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 80 km
Jul 16, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.1 136 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 134 km
Jul 21, 2007 57 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 49 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 92 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in

Oloitokitok has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (0.6").

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