Location & Surroundings
Mathanja is a stream in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 2,063 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Githiga A, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Nairobi is 28 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport, 32 km away.
Overview
Mathanja is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Kenya.
Basic Data
- Country Kenya
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 3' 0" S, 36° 43' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2063 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 424 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:37
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mathanja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mathanja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 18.4 | 2.5 | 93 | 55 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 3.9 | 114 | 29 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 938.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 3.8 | 74 | 59 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 214.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 2.5 | 47 | 86 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 2.7 | 93 | 52 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 130.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 4.1 | 114 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 965.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 3.8 | 84 | 55 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 231.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 3.0 | 47 | 86 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 3.0 | 91 | 53 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 122.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 4.5 | 100 | 31 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 934.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 3.4 | 75 | 80 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 199.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 2.1 | 64 | 96 | 1,016.2 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.7 | 2.8 | 77 | 67 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 86 | 87.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mathanja?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 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 Mathanja today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mathanja?
Local time is 16:37. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mathanja?
Mathanja is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mathanja?
DEM 2,063 m.
Where is Mathanja located?
It is at -1.05000, 36.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mathanja in?
It is in Kenya.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry