Location & Surroundings
Kurgung is a locality in Nandi, Kenya, at 1,925 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malava, 15 km to the west. The national capital Nairobi is about 280 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Eldoret International Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: Gurgung
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 28' 4" N, 34° 59' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1925 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 362 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:03
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kurgung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurgung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 21.6 | 2.3 | 91 | 56 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 211 | 56 | 1,009.4 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 99 | 652.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 1.9 | 117 | 96 | 1,016.1 | 9.33 / 9.58 | 100 | 55.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.3 | 83 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 4.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.4 | 43 | 67 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 28 | 121.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 215 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 5.52 / 5.63 | 96 | 709.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 2.4 | 41 | 89 | 1,016.9 | 1.80 / 7.44 | 100 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 2.7 | 70 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 2.7 | 69 | 61 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 3.6 | 190 | 78 | 1,012.4 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 96 | 631.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 0.3 | 98 | 95 | 1,018.0 | 4.08 / 4.70 | 100 | 52.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 2.5 | 80 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 1.9 | 73 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 124.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurgung?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kurgung today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kurgung?
Local time is 20:03. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kurgung?
Kurgung is a locality.
What is the elevation of Kurgung?
DEM 1,925 m.
Where is Kurgung located?
It is at 0.46783, 34.98701 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurgung in?
It is in Kenya.