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Weather & Climate in Elburgon, Kenya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Elburgon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,913 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Area87.7 sq mi (227.2 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates-0.3004°N, 35.8094°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 147 km 10 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 49 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 60 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 86 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 107 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 113 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 124 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 142 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 146 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 60°F (16°C) 6.6 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Elburgon has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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