Location & Surroundings
Kikuyu is a city in Kiambu County, Kenya with 323,881 inhabitants, at 2,047 m elevation. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Кикую · キクユ · Kikuju · کیکویو، کینیا · Кікую · Gikuyu
Overview
Kikuyu is town in Kiambu County, Kenya.
It is located in Kiambu County, Kenya.
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Basic Data
- Country Kenya
- Located in Kiambu County
- 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° 14' 47" S, 36° 39' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 2047 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 323,881
- Pop. Density 4,365 p/km²
- Built-up 22.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:50
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
Кикую
ja
キクユ
lv
Kikuju
ur
کیکویو، کینیا
uk
Кікую
Weather in Kikuyu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikuyu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 16.7 | 2.7 | 87 | 79 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 2.3 | 111 | 66 | 1,018.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 93 | 85.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 5.2 | 111 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.04 / 0.17 | 89 | 476.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 5.2 | 85 | 52 | 1,016.1 | 0.07 / 0.24 | 100 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 3.1 | 75 | 81 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 3.2 | 77 | 65 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 81.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 5.1 | 104 | 31 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 941.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 4.8 | 79 | 51 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 126.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.9 | 3.4 | 70 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 3.3 | 79 | 59 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 122.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 4.4 | 106 | 27 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 942.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 5.1 | 79 | 43 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 188.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.9 | 3.8 | 65 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikuyu?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 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 Kikuyu today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kikuyu?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kikuyu?
Kikuyu is a populated place.
How many people live in Kikuyu?
Population about 323,881.
What is the elevation of Kikuyu?
DEM 2,047 m.
Where is Kikuyu located?
It is at -1.24627, 36.66291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikuyu in?
It is in Kenya.
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