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Weather & Climate in Kipkelion, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kipkelion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,348 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,348 ft (1,935 m) |
| Area | 114.5 sq mi (296.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1998°N, 35.4674°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 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 66 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 (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 121 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 148 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in |
Kipkelion has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (2.4").