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Location & Surroundings

Thika is a city in Nairobi County, Kenya with 251,407 inhabitants, at 1,506 m elevation. The national capital Nairobi is 40 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 37 km away.

Also known as: Тик · Dhika

Overview

Thika is human settlement in Kenya.

It is located in Central Province, Kenya.

The population is about 83,000.

The elevation is around 1,531 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Kenya
  • Located in Central Province
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    1° 2' 0" S, 37° 4' 10" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1506 m
  • Timezone Africa/Nairobi
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 251,407
  • Pop. Density 2,328 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Shilling (KES)
  • Phone Prefix +254

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Alternate Names

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Тик
Dhika

Weather in Thika

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 469 W/m2.

Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 17.4 1.6 102 82 1,016.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 19.6 1.5 66 72 1,019.1 0.22 / 0.22 92 74.4 n/a
12h 24.3 3.4 117 46 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.20 99 469.4 n/a
18h 20.7 2.5 85 56 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.08 100 59.7 n/a
Tomorrow 15.4 0.8 75 84 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 19.9 1.9 61 61 1,019.7 0.08 / 0.08 91 93.9 n/a
36h 28.1 4.7 78 33 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 41 915.5 n/a
42h 21.4 1.6 62 54 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 151.9 n/a
Monday 17.5 2.1 66 79 1,016.2 0.15 / 0.15 100 0.0 n/a
54h 20.1 1.7 66 66 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.06 59 48.4 n/a
60h 29.6 4.2 82 29 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 90 908.9 n/a
66h 21.7 2.1 66 50 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 7 200.4 n/a
Tuesday 18.1 1.7 88 73 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 8 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 Thika?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 469 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 Thika today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Thika?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Thika?
Thika is a populated place.
How many people live in Thika?
Population about 251,407.
What is the elevation of Thika?
DEM 1,506 m.
Where is Thika located?
It is at -1.03326, 37.06933 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thika in?
It is in Kenya.

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Last updated 2023-12-21
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