Location & Surroundings
Thika Technical School is a technical school in Kenya, at 1,500 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thika, less than 2 km away. The national capital Nairobi is 40 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Thika
Basic Data
- Type technical school (SCHT)
- post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 2' 33" S, 37° 4' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1500 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,361 p/km²
- Built-up 13.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Thika Technical School
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thika Technical School, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 17.7 | 1.7 | 104 | 76 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 1.5 | 113 | 90 | 1,019.0 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 79 | 79 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 96 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 125 | 43 | 1,015.2 | 0.02 / 0.27 | 89 | 389.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 3.4 | 127 | 68 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 92 | 83 | 1,017.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 30 | 76 | 1,022.0 | 0.05 / 0.18 | 96 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 3.4 | 155 | 41 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 72 | 455.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 3.2 | 111 | 52 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 158.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 1.3 | 29 | 80 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 2.1 | 108 | 61 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.3 | 104 | 44 | 1,014.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 515.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.1 | 2.3 | 115 | 75 | 1,018.6 | 0.02 / 0.12 | 100 | 57.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Thika Technical School?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 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 Technical School today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Thika Technical School?
Local time is 05:13. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Thika Technical School?
Thika Technical School is a technical school.
What is the elevation of Thika Technical School?
DEM 1,500 m.
Where is Thika Technical School located?
It is at -1.04260, 37.08036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thika Technical School in?
It is in Kenya.