Location & Surroundings
Gathukeini is a settlement in Murang'A, Kenya, at 1,581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mukurwe-ini, 8 km to the north. The national capital Nairobi is 77 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nyeri Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Kathukeini · Kathukeni · Gathukiini
Overview
Gathukiini 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
0° 38' 5" S, 37° 4' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1581 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 505 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:44
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gathukeini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gathukeini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 949 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 16.6 | 0.2 | 187 | 61 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 0.1 | 282 | 81 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.2 | 131 | 67 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 83.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 4.4 | 110 | 27 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 948.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 0.4 | 170 | 55 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 219.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 144 | 75 | 1,017.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 2.3 | 131 | 66 | 1,020.5 | 0.09 / 0.12 | 61 | 77.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 4.7 | 111 | 35 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 887.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 1.4 | 147 | 77 | 1,017.5 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 81 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 0.4 | 140 | 95 | 1,015.8 | 0.56 / 0.74 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 128 | 73 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 89 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 4.8 | 112 | 34 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 923.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.1 | 1.4 | 132 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 201.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gathukeini?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 949 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 Gathukeini today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gathukeini?
Local time is 06:44. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gathukeini?
Gathukeini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gathukeini?
DEM 1,581 m.
Where is Gathukeini located?
It is at -0.63477, 37.06695 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gathukeini in?
It is in Kenya.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)