Location & Surroundings
Githunguri is a settlement in Murang'A, Kenya, at 1,551 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kenol, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Nairobi is 50 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 49 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° 54' 54" S, 37° 4' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1551 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 821 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:41
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Githunguri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Githunguri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 965 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 17.8 | 0.2 | 97 | 59 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 0.8 | 311 | 76 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 78 | 62 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 4.6 | 111 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 964.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 0.8 | 128 | 54 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 225.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 0.7 | 349 | 81 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 83 | 52 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 135.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 4.7 | 105 | 20 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 933.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.1 | 0.8 | 107 | 53 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 215.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 0.6 | 340 | 77 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 102 | 39 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 125.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 4.4 | 100 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 930.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.8 | 1.2 | 104 | 55 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 186.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Githunguri?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 965 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 Githunguri today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Githunguri?
Local time is 02:41. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Githunguri?
Githunguri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Githunguri?
DEM 1,551 m.
Where is Githunguri located?
It is at -0.91508, 37.08189 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Githunguri in?
It is in Kenya.