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Weather & Climate in Lokichar, Kenya

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

Lokichar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Area3,185.1 sq mi (8,249.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates2.3812°N, 35.6512°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 2020 59 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya M5.0 70 km 10 km
Apr 3, 1996 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya M4.5 89 km 10 km
Apr 2, 1996 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya M4.3 85 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2015 28 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya M4.2 70 km 10 km
Oct 23, 1998 43 km E of Lodwar, Kenya M3.9 87 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Namarunu (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Namarunu Shield 817 m (2,680 ft) -6550 97 km
Barrier, The Shield 1,032 m (3,386 ft) 1921 102 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 124 km
Central Island Tuff cone(s) 518 m (1,699 ft) Unknown 131 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 151 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 173 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Lokichar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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