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Weather & Climate in Loiyangalani, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loiyangalani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 3,185.1 sq mi (8,249.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7444°N, 36.7146°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 22, 2012 | 82 km NE of Lodwar, Kenya | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 59 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 43 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Barrier, The (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 50 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 91 km |
| Central Island | Tuff cone(s) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 145 km |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in |
Loiyangalani has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and September the driest (0.0").