Location & Surroundings
Chania Falls is a waterfall(s) in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 1,502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thika, less than 2 km away. The national capital Nairobi is 39 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Chanya Falls
Basic Data
- Type waterfall(s) (FLLS)
- a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 2' 0" S, 37° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1502 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 922 p/km²
- Built-up 17.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:19
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chania Falls
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chania Falls, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 17.7 | 1.6 | 102 | 76 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 1.3 | 114 | 90 | 1,019.1 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 1.8 | 75 | 79 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 96 | 55.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 122 | 43 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.28 | 90 | 391.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 3.2 | 127 | 68 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 91 | 83 | 1,017.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 25 | 77 | 1,022.1 | 0.06 / 0.20 | 97 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 3.4 | 156 | 41 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 70 | 443.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.4 | 3.1 | 110 | 52 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 158.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 1.3 | 27 | 79 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 2.1 | 107 | 61 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.2 | 103 | 44 | 1,014.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 515.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.1 | 2.1 | 115 | 75 | 1,018.6 | 0.02 / 0.12 | 100 | 57.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chania Falls?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 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 Chania Falls today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Chania Falls?
Local time is 04:19. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chania Falls?
Chania Falls is a waterfall(s).
What is the elevation of Chania Falls?
DEM 1,502 m.
Where is Chania Falls located?
It is at -1.03333, 37.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chania Falls in?
It is in Kenya.