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Kithimani, Kenya
Machakos County · Kenya
Kithimani is a small town in Machakos County, Kenya with a population of 2,923. Elevation: 4,370 ft (1,332 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,923 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,370 ft (1,332 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.1848°, 37.4469° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Machakos County |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.6 inches (776 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kithimani
Kithimani is a small town in Kenya (Machakos County) with a population of 2,923. The city sits at an elevation of 4,370 feet (1,332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,370 ft (1,332 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (170.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1848°N, 37.4469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 132 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in |
Kithimani has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Kithimani
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwamutula Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Etikoni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabaa Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalukini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Marys Kabaa Technical Sch | - | - | - | - |
| A.I.C Kasooni Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Nguumo Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Kithianioni Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Yeemwatu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamweani Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Kambi Ya Ndeke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalukuni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kithimani HGM secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| ST PATRICK'S MBIUNI | - | - | - | - |
| ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kithimani
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juja FM | - | MP3 |
Farmers Markets in Kithimani
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanyonyoo Market | |||||
| Katanga shoping centre (Muisuni Market) | |||||
| Kathiani Market | |||||
| Kathiani Town | |||||
| kithimani market | |||||
| KIVANDINI | |||||
| Kivandini Market | |||||
| Kthiani Market | |||||
| KWA-LUMBU | |||||
| MAKUTI | |||||
| MBIUNI MARKET | |||||
| Nguluni | |||||
| Nguluni Shopping Center |
Train Stations in Kithimani
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kithimani
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kithimani
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Athi River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kajiado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kiambere Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orly Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kithimani
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH-MBIUNI |
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What is the population of Kithimani?
Kithimani has a population of 2,923 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 65.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kithimani?
Kithimani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.