Location & Surroundings
Gakui is a settlement in Murang'A, Kenya, at 1,681 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kenol, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Nairobi is 50 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 51 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
0° 52' 59" S, 37° 0' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1681 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 672 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:59
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gakui
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakui, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 959 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 20.3 | 2.1 | 75 | 56 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 4.9 | 86 | 23 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 958.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 12 | 57 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 219.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 81 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 1.8 | 84 | 71 | 1,020.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 55.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 5.0 | 100 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 750.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 4.0 | 101 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 221.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 57 | 89 | 1,016.9 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.5 | 2.2 | 109 | 64 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 53 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 4.9 | 89 | 27 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 944.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 3.7 | 94 | 55 | 1,015.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 218.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 1.7 | 82 | 87 | 1,015.4 | 0.76 / 0.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 2.4 | 80 | 76 | 1,018.4 | 0.20 / 1.00 | 77 | 77.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakui?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 959 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 Gakui today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gakui?
Local time is 15:59. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gakui?
Gakui is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gakui?
DEM 1,681 m.
Where is Gakui located?
It is at -0.88297, 37.01191 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakui in?
It is in Kenya.