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Ortum, Kenya
Full City Profile
3,372
Population
3/sq mi density
4,656 ft
Elevation
1,419 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Ortum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,656 ft (1,419 m) |
| Area | 1,353.8 sq mi (3,506.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4374°N, 35.3563°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silali (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 102 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 108 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 109 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 134 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in |
Ortum has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.8").