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Olulung’a, Kenya

Full City Profile

5,609 Population 19/sq mi density
6,398 ft Elevation 1,950 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Olulung’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Area291.8 sq mi (755.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-1.0027°N, 35.6634°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M4.7 128 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 114 km
Jul 12, 2007 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya M4.5 143 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 136 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 71 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 73 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 79 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 147 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 186 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
February 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in

Olulung’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.2").

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