Sultan Hamud, Kenya

Full City Profile

8,718 Population 17/sq mi density

4,022 ft Elevation 1,226 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Sultan Hamud enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Area	511.4 sq mi (1,324.6 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	-2.0204°N, 37.3721°W
Timezone	Africa/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.34"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 17, 2007	37 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.9	137 km
Aug 20, 2007	45 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M5.4	142 km
Jul 30, 2007	46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania	M4.7	116 km
Mar 24, 2019	41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya	M4.7	146 km
Jul 25, 2007	58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania	M4.6	140 km
Jul 16, 2024	7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya	M4.6	128 km
Apr 17, 2012	38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya	M4.5	23 km
Aug 20, 2007	59 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania	M4.4	144 km
Jul 22, 2007	50 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M4.4	144 km
Aug 20, 2007	48 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M4.4	146 km
Jul 25, 2007	51 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M4.3	148 km
Jul 18, 2007	37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania	M4.3	145 km
Aug 9, 2007	42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania	M4.1	126 km
Jul 18, 2007	59 km W of Longido, Tanzania	M3.9	149 km
Jul 16, 2007	43 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania	M3.9	150 km
Feb 7, 2019	7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania	M3.7	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (93 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chyulu Hills	Volcanic field	2,188 m (7,178 ft)	1855	93 km
Suswa	Shield	2,356 m (7,730 ft)	Unknown	149 km
Meru	Stratovolcano	4,565 m (14,977 ft)	1910	153 km
Olkaria	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,434 m (7,986 ft)	1770	173 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo	Stratovolcano	2,962 m (9,718 ft)	2020	182 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo	Complex	2,856 m (9,370 ft)	Unknown	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
February	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
March	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
April	72°F (22°C)	5.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in
July	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
October	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
November	71°F (22°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
December	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in

Sultan Hamud has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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