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Sindo, Kenya

Homa Bay County · Kenya

Sindo is a small city in Homa Bay County, Kenya with a population of 10,286. Elevation: 3,750 ft (1,143 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

10,286 Population 156/sq mi density
3,750 ft Elevation 1,143 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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People

Population10,286
Density156/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Population10,286
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Coordinates-0.5406°, 34.1689°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceHoma Bay County
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,215 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sindo

Sindo is a small city in Kenya (Homa Bay County) with a population of 10,286. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet (1,143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Sindo

Sindo has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jun (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2324 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.1° / 30.5° 112.3
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 32.3° 115.0
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 18.4° / 32.4° 231.0
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 18.6° / 30.5° 353.0
May 23.1°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.9° 266.2
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 16.8° / 28.1° 91.7
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 16.5° / 29° 53.9
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 17.4° / 30.7° 101.8
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.9° 148.8
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 18.1° / 31.1° 221.0
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29.4° 384.6
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.4° 245.0
Sindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Kenya avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Area66.1 sq mi (171.3 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates-0.5406°N, 34.1689°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 52 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 115 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 86 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 141 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 135 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 41 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in

Sindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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Museums in Sindo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abasuba Community Peace Museum

Farmers Markets in Sindo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Kadiala Beach Market
Luanda Kotieno
Luanda-Nyamasare Market
Madundu Beach Market
Mbita Modern Market shops 1
Mbita Modern Market shops 2
Mbita Modern Market shops 3
Mbita Modern Market shops 4
Mbita Modern Market shops 5
Mbita Modern Market shops 6
Mbita Modern Market shops 7
Mbita Modern Market shops 8
Mbita Modern Market stalls 1
Mbita Modern Market stalls 2
Misori Trading Centre
Ndunya Market
Osindo Beach Market
Otati Market Centre
OYUMA
Sindo Open Air Market
Waondo Centre
Wikwang Beach Market

Airports Near Sindo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kisumu International AirportKISLarge Airport
Homa Bay AirportSmall Airport
Intona Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kilgoris AirportSmall Airport
Kisii AirportSmall Airport
Mfangano AirportSmall Airport
Migori AirportSmall Airport
Rusinga AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sindo

What is the population of Sindo?

Sindo has a population of 10,286 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 66.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sindo?

Sindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.

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