Location & Surroundings
Gachika is a locality in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 1,832 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Githunguri, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Nairobi is 31 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 35 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 0' 15" S, 36° 49' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1832 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 588 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:08
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Gachika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gachika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 25.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 14.0 | 1.1 | 66 | 92 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 2.8 | 72 | 70 | 1,019.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 44 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 4.4 | 97 | 37 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 87 | 858.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 4.1 | 93 | 62 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 90.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 2.1 | 30 | 86 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 2.6 | 80 | 61 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 115.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 4.0 | 108 | 33 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 949.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.8 | 91 | 52 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 174.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.0 | 2.2 | 8 | 81 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 2.4 | 83 | 36 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 129.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 3.7 | 122 | 22 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 964.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 1.8 | 60 | 58 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 232.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.8 | 2.1 | 11 | 88 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gachika?
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 25.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 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 Gachika today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gachika?
Local time is 11:08. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gachika?
Gachika is a locality.
What is the elevation of Gachika?
DEM 1,832 m.
Where is Gachika located?
It is at -1.00414, 36.82375 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gachika in?
It is in Kenya.