Location & Surroundings
Ekaru is a settlement in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 1,968 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikuyu, 7 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Ekaru is place in Central Province, Kenya.
It is located in Central Province, Kenya.
Basic Data
- Country Kenya
- Located in Central Province
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 12' 0" S, 36° 42' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1968 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,906 p/km²
- Built-up 17.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:54
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ekaru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ekaru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 26.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 951 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 21.4 | 4.2 | 91 | 54 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 4.2 | 92 | 85 | 1,020.6 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 74 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 2.5 | 75 | 89 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 3.0 | 102 | 58 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 108.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 5.1 | 112 | 24 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 951.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 5.6 | 95 | 53 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 234.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 3.6 | 77 | 81 | 1,019.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 3.4 | 90 | 60 | 1,022.6 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 31 | 124.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 4.5 | 102 | 42 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 812.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 4.8 | 96 | 79 | 1,019.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 84 | 175.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 3.3 | 88 | 87 | 1,017.4 | 0.28 / 0.29 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 3.0 | 90 | 73 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 85 | 70.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 3.8 | 101 | 39 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 68 | 779.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ekaru?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 26.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 951 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 Ekaru today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Ekaru?
Local time is 21:54. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ekaru?
Ekaru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ekaru?
DEM 1,968 m.
Where is Ekaru located?
It is at -1.20000, 36.70000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ekaru in?
It is in Kenya.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)