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Climatic Conditions Experienced in the Kenya Highlands

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Climatic Conditions Experienced in the Kenya Highlands

Question

Describe the climatic conditions experienced in the Kenya highlands

Answer

- Temperature varies between 17°C to 24°C
- Lower slopes have higher temperatures than upper slopes
- Mean annual range of temperature is between 3°C to 5°C
- Rainfall is received throughout the year
- Rainfall is high 1000 - 15000 mm
- Rainfall is double maxima
- Rainfall is relief- orographic
- High rain on the windward slopes
- Rainfall is caused by S.E trade
- Coolest months are between June and August


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