Location & Surroundings
Kasarani is a settlement in Nairobi County, Kenya, at 1,600 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kiambu, 9 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 13' 3" S, 36° 53' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1600 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,253 p/km²
- Built-up 25.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:35
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kasarani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasarani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 16.2 | 2.7 | 53 | 77 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 5.0 | 86 | 55 | 1,015.5 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 376.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 4.6 | 98 | 80 | 1,020.3 | 0.19 / 0.63 | 95 | 69.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 2.5 | 77 | 88 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.5 | 95 | 62 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 47 | 114.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 5.7 | 107 | 25 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 940.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 5.2 | 104 | 51 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 231.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 3.0 | 81 | 76 | 1,019.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 2.8 | 78 | 56 | 1,022.1 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 12 | 126.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 6.0 | 97 | 28 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 951.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 5.1 | 102 | 77 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 3.6 | 98 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.8 | 2.7 | 69 | 71 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 65 | 53.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasarani?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 377 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 Kasarani today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kasarani?
Local time is 17:35. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kasarani?
Kasarani is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasarani?
DEM 1,600 m.
Where is Kasarani located?
It is at -1.21743, 36.89759 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasarani in?
It is in Kenya.