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Because it is by the equator which makes the reigion of Kenya too hot for it to snow.

Actually it CAN snow in Kenya and does around Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano 5,199 metres (17,057 ft) tall. The mountain has snow on its summit and seven glaciers

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Why does Kenya have snow-tipped mountains?

Kenya has snow-tipped mountains such as Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro due to their high elevation and the presence of glaciers at the peaks. These mountains are located near the equator, but their elevation creates colder temperatures at the summit, allowing snow to accumulate.


How offen does snow fall in Kenya?

In the mountain areas around Mount Kenya, the Aberdares en Mount Elgon, snow and frost are quite common above a level of 7,500 feet.


Could you ever find snow in Kenya Explain?

Yes, there is snow in Kenya. During the wet season, Mount Kenya, which is situated almost on the Equator, will have snow falling on it at its highest altitudes. Use the link below to check facts, discover more information, and see pictures.


Which are the permanent snow capped mountains within sight of the equator?

Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the only permanent snow cap within sight of the equator.


What year was Kenya named Kenya?

Kenya's NameKenya - a wonderful sounding word is named after a mountain of the same name. It was given by the Kikuyu people who lived around present day Mt. Kenya, which they referred to as Kirinyaga or Kerenyaga, meaning 'mountain of whiteness' because of its snow capped peak (yes, Africa does have snow capped peaks). Mt Kirinyaga, which was the main landmark became synonymous with the territory the British later claimed as their colony. However, the name Kenya arose out of the inability of the British and others to pronounce Kirinyaga correctly.When one hears the name "Kenya," there are images of the savannas, animals, safari trips, the Rift Valley, the Indian Ocean coastline and Lake Victoria but Kenya is over (2003 estimate) 30 million people of various ethnic groups (47) and backgrounds and without having met the people of Kenya, one has not seen the real, living Kenya.This place was not named after Jomo Kenyatta, which was the first ever president of Kenya.

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The equator passes through Kenya could you ever find snow there?

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Why does Kenya have snow-tipped mountains?

Kenya has snow-tipped mountains such as Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro due to their high elevation and the presence of glaciers at the peaks. These mountains are located near the equator, but their elevation creates colder temperatures at the summit, allowing snow to accumulate.


How offen does snow fall in Kenya?

In the mountain areas around Mount Kenya, the Aberdares en Mount Elgon, snow and frost are quite common above a level of 7,500 feet.


What continent is killimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro is a snow-covered dormant volcano in the country of Tanzania on the continent of Africa. The other snow-covered dormant volcano on the African continent is Mount Kenya, in the country of Kenya, to the north of Tanzania.


Could you ever find snow in Kenya Explain?

Yes, there is snow in Kenya. During the wet season, Mount Kenya, which is situated almost on the Equator, will have snow falling on it at its highest altitudes. Use the link below to check facts, discover more information, and see pictures.


Where can you see snow near the equator in Africa why?

You can see snow on the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is a mountain near the border of Kenya and Tanzania -- near the equator on the east side of Africa. The snow is due to the high altitude and the microclimate created by the mountain range which includes Kilimanjaro, Kenya and Meru.


Which are the permanent snow capped mountains within sight of the equator?

Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the only permanent snow cap within sight of the equator.


How much is a Kenya shilling worth?

It is worth one Kenya shilling.


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how much would it cost to go to Kenya from charleston


How much snow is heavy snow?

when their is a foot of snow