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Weather & Climate in North Horr, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Horr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 3,066.4 sq mi (7,942.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3221°N, 37.0703°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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 59 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 38 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 43 km E of Lodwar, Kenya | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mega Basalt Field (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Central Island | Tuff cone(s) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 125 km |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in |
North Horr has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in July to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").