Location & Surroundings
Matathia is a point in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 2,283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mai, 4 km to the west. The national capital Nairobi is 40 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Matathia Station
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 58' 45" S, 36° 37' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 2283 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 684 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:30
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matathia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matathia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 24.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 950 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 14.5 | 3.0 | 97 | 89 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 1.9 | 91 | 92 | 1,019.7 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 2.5 | 109 | 61 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 112.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 5.1 | 112 | 28 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 949.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 4.9 | 88 | 58 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 230.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.3 | 2.1 | 77 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 3.1 | 100 | 62 | 1,022.3 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 36 | 118.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 5.0 | 117 | 44 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 76 | 813.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.7 | 3.2 | 91 | 85 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 88 | 221.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 2.6 | 95 | 88 | 1,018.0 | 0.46 / 0.49 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 2.6 | 103 | 74 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 53 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 4.9 | 121 | 48 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 724.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.1 | 3.3 | 78 | 86 | 1,018.2 | 0.13 / 0.31 | 63 | 93.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matathia?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 24.6 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 950 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 Matathia today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Matathia?
Local time is 07:30. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Matathia?
Matathia is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Matathia?
DEM 2,283 m.
Where is Matathia located?
It is at -0.97906, 36.62155 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matathia in?
It is in Kenya.