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Weather & Climate in Olulung’a, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Olulung’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,398 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,398 ft (1,950 m) |
| Area | 291.8 sq mi (755.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0027°N, 35.6634°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 24, 2001 | 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 71 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in |
Olulung’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.2").