Location & Surroundings
Githiga A is a town in Kiambu County, Kenya with 5,565 inhabitants, at 2,102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Githunguri, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Nairobi is 24 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 28 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° 5' 13" S, 36° 44' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 2102 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,565
- Pop. Density 4,425 p/km²
- Built-up 24.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:40
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Githiga A
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Githiga A, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 19.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 456 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 15.4 | 2.6 | 89 | 80 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 3.1 | 104 | 56 | 1,016.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 90 | 455.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 3.6 | 96 | 84 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 57 | 129.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 1.8 | 88 | 90 | 1,018.6 | 0.16 / 0.19 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 1.7 | 85 | 85 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 3.6 | 131 | 44 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 592.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 3.9 | 87 | 58 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 107.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 2.6 | 59 | 85 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.7 | 2.7 | 64 | 80 | 1,022.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 31.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 3.7 | 96 | 54 | 1,016.0 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 96 | 637.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 3.0 | 92 | 83 | 1,020.2 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 83 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 2.2 | 72 | 91 | 1,019.4 | 0.12 / 0.25 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.5 | 3.0 | 68 | 78 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 72 | 46.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Githiga A?
Now 15.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 19.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 456 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Githiga A today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Githiga A?
Local time is 19:40. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Githiga A?
Githiga A is a populated place.
How many people live in Githiga A?
Population about 5,565.
What is the elevation of Githiga A?
DEM 2,102 m.
Where is Githiga A located?
It is at -1.08693, 36.73405 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Githiga A in?
It is in Kenya.