Usenge, Kenya

Full City Profile

7,976 Population 170/sq mi density
3,793 ft Elevation 1,156 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Usenge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,793 ft (1,156 m)
Area46.9 sq mi (121.5 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates0.0673°S, 34.0566°E
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 50 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 98 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 108 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 60 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
February 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in

Usenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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