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Ruiru, Kenya
Full City Profile
490,120
Population
129,319/sq mi density
5,023 ft
Elevation
1,531 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Ruiru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 129,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1467°N, 36.9609°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 79 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in |
Ruiru has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.9").