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Weather & Climate in Lokichokio, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lokichokio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.2077°N, 34.3538°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 22, 1994 | 123 km WSW of Lobuni, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 8 km NE of Kapoeta, South Sudan | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 76 km W of Lobuni, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 130 km E of Kapoeta, South Sudan | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korath Range | Tuff cone(s) | 912 m (2,992 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in |
Lokichokio has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.3").