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Weather & Climate in Eldama Ravine, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eldama Ravine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,028 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,028 ft (2,142 m) |
| Area | 456.1 sq mi (1,181.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0520°N, 35.7273°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 29 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 109 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 124 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 134 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in |
Eldama Ravine has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in July to 65°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.3").