Location & Surroundings
Kimathi is a settlement in Murang'A, Kenya, at 1,260 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuri, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Nairobi is 79 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Embu Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Kimathe
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° 39' 42" S, 37° 10' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1260 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 271 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:45
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kimathi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimathi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 15.5 | 0.3 | 296 | 77 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.6 | 128 | 65 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 4.4 | 113 | 28 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 917.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 1.3 | 106 | 51 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 221.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 0.2 | 114 | 69 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 125 | 65 | 1,020.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 93 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 4.7 | 117 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 791.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.4 | 122 | 74 | 1,017.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 84 | 217.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.6 | 0.8 | 172 | 95 | 1,015.7 | 1.11 / 1.26 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 126 | 75 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 4.5 | 112 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 82 | 827.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 134 | 68 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 209.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.3 | 1.5 | 146 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.49 / 0.50 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimathi?
Now 15.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Kimathi today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kimathi?
Local time is 09:45. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kimathi?
Kimathi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimathi?
DEM 1,260 m.
Where is Kimathi located?
It is at -0.66180, 37.16744 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimathi in?
It is in Kenya.