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Suguta, Kenya

Samburu County · Kenya

Suguta is a small town in Samburu County, Kenya with a population of 2,328. Elevation: 5,581 ft (1,701 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,328 Population 20/sq mi density
5,581 ft Elevation 1,701 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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People

Population2,328
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Population2,328
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Coordinates0.8250°, 36.6893°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceSamburu County
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suguta

Suguta is a small town in Kenya (Samburu County) with a population of 2,328. The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet (1,701 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Suguta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Kenya avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Area113.9 sq mi (295.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates0.8250°N, 36.6893°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

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 M4.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Paka (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 58 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 63 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 64 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 72 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 85 km
Namarunu Shield 817 m (2,680 ft) -6550 132 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 147 km
Barrier, The Shield 1,032 m (3,386 ft) 1921 167 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 172 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
May 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in

Suguta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in August to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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Airports Near Suguta

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barsalinga Airstrip-Small Airport
Barsaloi Airport-Small Airport
Borana Airport-Small Airport
Dol Dol Airport-Small Airport
Embori Farm Airport-Small Airport
Enasoit Airport-Small Airport
Engelesha Airport-Small Airport
Hall Hall Airport-Small Airport
Il Ngwesi Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamogi Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamwaki Farm Airport-Small Airport
Kapedo Airport-Small Airport
Kifuku Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Kisima Airport-Small Airport
Kisima Farm Airport-Small Airport
Kisima Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Laikipia Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) AirportLBNSmall Airport
Laragai Airstrip-Small Airport
Latakweny Airport-Small Airport
Lentille Airport-Small Airport
Loisaba Airstrip-Small Airport
Lolomarik Airport-Small Airport
Milgis Trust Airstrip-Small Airport
Mpala Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mpala Research Center Airstrip-Small Airport
Mugie Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Mukenye Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Namunyak Airport-Small Airport
Ndonyo Lengala Strip-Small Airport
Ngare Ndare Airstrip-Small Airport
Ngelesha Airport-Small Airport
Ngilai Airstrip-Small Airport
Ngorare Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Ol Maisor Airport-Small Airport
Ol Malo Airstrip-Small Airport
Oldonyo Farm Airport-Small Airport
Oljogi Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Olmoran Airfield-Small Airport
Rumuruti Airstrip-Small Airport
Saguta Naibor Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Sarara Airport-Small Airport
Sasaab Airstrip-Small Airport
Segera Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Sosian Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Sware Airport-Small Airport
Tassia Airport-Small Airport
Wamba Airport-Small 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 Suguta

What is the population of Suguta?

Suguta has a population of 2,328 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 113.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suguta?

Suguta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

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