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Location & Surroundings

Athi River is a city in Machakos County, Kenya with 81,302 inhabitants, at 1,505 m elevation. The national capital Nairobi is 26 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 15 km away.

Overview

Athi River is town in Kenya.

It is located in Machakos County, Kenya.

The population is about 81,302 (2019).

It covers about 693 square kilometre.

Also known as: Mavoko

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Basic Data

  • Country Kenya
  • Located in Machakos County
  • Area 693 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    1° 27' 23" S, 36° 58' 42" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1505 m
  • Timezone Africa/Nairobi
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 81,302
  • Pop. Density 5,247 p/km²
  • Built-up 26.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Shilling (KES)
  • Phone Prefix +254

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Weather in Athi River

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Athi River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 25.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.

Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.15 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 25.4 3.6 55 44 1,012.1 - / 0.00 72 0.0 n/a
6h 18.7 2.8 69 80 1,016.9 1.34 / 1.34 90 91.6 n/a
12h 16.7 1.8 35 90 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.73 5 0.0 n/a
18h 20.9 2.2 46 67 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 45 137.6 n/a
Tomorrow 25.1 4.0 85 45 1,010.7 0.14 / 0.15 99 689.4 n/a
30h 20.6 4.2 76 65 1,015.1 0.55 / 0.70 78 36.0 n/a
36h 18.0 2.4 32 74 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.18 100 0.0 n/a
42h 20.4 2.7 32 65 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.01 44 63.3 n/a
Thursday 24.1 4.5 98 51 1,010.8 0.46 / 0.47 100 638.1 n/a
54h 20.1 2.8 49 72 1,015.6 0.24 / 0.71 100 25.2 n/a
60h 17.0 2.4 17 89 1,015.6 1.43 / 2.14 95 0.0 n/a
66h 20.3 3.4 37 72 1,018.6 1.50 / 3.64 100 104.8 n/a
Friday 22.8 4.2 34 59 1,013.4 0.00 / 3.61 100 632.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Athi River?
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 25.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Athi River today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Athi River?
Local time is 01:19. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Athi River?
Athi River is a populated place.
How many people live in Athi River?
Population about 81,302.
What is the elevation of Athi River?
DEM 1,505 m.
Where is Athi River located?
It is at -1.45630, 36.97826 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Athi River in?
It is in Kenya.

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Last updated 2023-12-21
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