Location & Surroundings
Escarpment is a settlement in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 2,259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maai Mahiu, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Nairobi is 38 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 41 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 0' 35" S, 36° 37' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 2259 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 746 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:03
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Escarpment
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Escarpment, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 951 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
4.6 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 21.3 | 4.6 | 107 | 50 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.7 | 3.1 | 92 | 88 | 1,020.8 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 79 | 156.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 2.0 | 88 | 92 | 1,020.0 | 0.02 / 0.50 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 2.5 | 108 | 59 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 112.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 5.4 | 114 | 27 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 951.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 5.0 | 85 | 58 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 229.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.7 | 2.2 | 74 | 90 | 1,019.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 3.1 | 103 | 58 | 1,022.4 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 20 | 124.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.4 | 5.9 | 119 | 37 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 937.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 4.1 | 93 | 82 | 1,020.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 55 | 227.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 3.0 | 97 | 86 | 1,017.5 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 2.6 | 110 | 71 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 80 | 88.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 4.6 | 112 | 40 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 85 | 797.5 | 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 Escarpment?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 5.4 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 Escarpment today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Escarpment?
Local time is 02:03. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Escarpment?
Escarpment is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Escarpment?
DEM 2,259 m.
Where is Escarpment located?
It is at -1.00971, 36.61869 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Escarpment in?
It is in Kenya.