Location & Surroundings
Ithikwa is an intermittent stream in Kitui County, Kenya, at 684 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwingi, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Nairobi is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Embu Airport, about 100 km away.
Overview
Ithikwa is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Kenya.
Basic Data
- Country Kenya
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 6' 45" S, 38° 13' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 684 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:47
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Ithikwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ithikwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 935 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 18.6 | 1.9 | 190 | 87 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 3.8 | 175 | 52 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 131.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 5.3 | 143 | 29 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 934.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 4.0 | 133 | 50 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 214.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 4.2 | 170 | 78 | 1,017.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 3.2 | 183 | 72 | 1,021.1 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 97 | 20.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 4.6 | 155 | 50 | 1,015.0 | 0.06 / 0.16 | 98 | 438.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 3.3 | 147 | 79 | 1,018.9 | 0.39 / 0.55 | 66 | 61.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.7 | 2.5 | 164 | 90 | 1,016.4 | 1.09 / 1.64 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 178 | 70 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 91 | 102.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 4.5 | 150 | 47 | 1,012.7 | 0.08 / 0.28 | 82 | 652.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.8 | 143 | 73 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 71 | 80.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 2.8 | 156 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.29 / 0.46 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ithikwa?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 935 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 Ithikwa today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Ithikwa?
Local time is 09:47. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ithikwa?
Ithikwa is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Ithikwa?
DEM 684 m.
Where is Ithikwa located?
It is at -1.11251, 38.22115 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ithikwa in?
It is in Kenya.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry