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Rongai, Kenya

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30,471 Population 373/sq mi density
6,152 ft Elevation 1,875 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Rongai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Area81.6 sq mi (211.4 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates-0.1734°N, 35.8631°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.59"
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 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 66 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 91 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 94 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 109 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 122 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 127 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 153 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 153 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in

Rongai has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 60°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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