Location & Surroundings
Batian is a volcano in Meru County, Kenya, at 4,971 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timau, 27 km to the north. The national capital Nairobi is about 135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nanyuki Airport, 32 km away.
Overview
Batian is DE Berggipfel in Kenia.
It is located in Kenya.
Basic Data
- Country Kenya
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 9' 3" S, 37° 18' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 4971 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:22
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Batian
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Batian, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 14.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Temperature
10.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 10.6 | 1.0 | 122 | 96 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 0.2 | 179 | 79 | 1,020.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 83 | 123.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.5 | 0.6 | 113 | 84 | 1,017.3 | 4.12 / 4.26 | 95 | 462.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.2 | 1.8 | 109 | 90 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 2.09 | 70 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.5 | 0.9 | 100 | 92 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 0.4 | 149 | 76 | 1,021.4 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 66 | 129.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 1.0 | 127 | 78 | 1,017.6 | 1.16 / 1.20 | 78 | 506.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.7 | 1.6 | 103 | 85 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 63 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.2 | 0.7 | 105 | 92 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 0.5 | 97 | 68 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 139.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 1.2 | 91 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 1.34 / 1.34 | 93 | 582.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.4 | 1.6 | 68 | 84 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 60 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.0 | 0.9 | 57 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Batian?
Now 10.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 14.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Batian today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Batian?
Local time is 11:22. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Batian?
Batian is a peak.
What is the elevation of Batian?
DEM 4,971 m.
Where is Batian located?
It is at -0.15074, 37.30797 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Batian in?
It is in Kenya.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry