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Sololo, Kenya
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Sololo is a small city in Kenya with a population of 7,683. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sololo
Sololo is a small town in Kenya's former Eastern Province, now part of Marsabit County. It is the 4th largest urban centre in Marsabit County with a population of 5,104.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,683 |
| Population Density | 140 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.5639°, 38.6432° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.1 inches (460 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sololo
Sololo is a small city in Kenya with a population of 7,683. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
| Area | 54.9 sq mi (142.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.5639°N, 38.6432°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mega Basalt Field (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in |
Sololo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Sololo
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sololo Makutano Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mukh - Gurra Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Christ the King Waye Godha Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Bus Stations in Sololo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sololo
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moyale Airport | OYL | Small Airport |
| Moyale Airport | MYS | Small Airport |
| Moyale Boma Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sololo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sololo
What is the population of Sololo?
Sololo has a population of 7,683 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sololo?
Sololo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches.