Location & Surroundings
Choomba is a stream in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 1,637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gatundu, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Nairobi is 21 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Choomba is natural watercourse.
It is located in Kenya.
Basic Data
- Country Kenya
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
-
Coordinates
1° 6' 0" S, 36° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1637 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,208 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:31
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Choomba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Choomba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 26.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 21.1 | 4.0 | 76 | 61 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 4.0 | 101 | 75 | 1,017.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 82 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.6 | 1.4 | 68 | 89 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 2.4 | 62 | 64 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 82 | 109.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 4.3 | 99 | 34 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 927.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 4.4 | 99 | 58 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 134.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 2.4 | 50 | 84 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 2.5 | 67 | 56 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.9 | 4.6 | 103 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 944.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 4.2 | 98 | 55 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 197.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 2.1 | 22 | 77 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 2.5 | 75 | 38 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 129.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 4.0 | 117 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 961.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Choomba?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 26.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 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 Choomba today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Choomba?
Local time is 01:31. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Choomba?
Choomba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Choomba?
DEM 1,637 m.
Where is Choomba located?
It is at -1.10000, 36.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Choomba in?
It is in Kenya.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry