Air Quality in Thika, Kenya

Partly Cloudy
18.8°C · 64.7% humidity
18.8°
Feels 18.8°
30
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
27 3am
27
34
30 6am
54
34
27 9am
27
25
25 12pm
25
25
25 3pm
25
25
25 6pm
25
27
27 9pm
27
27
27 12am
27
27
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 44 stn

Thika's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, biomass burning, dust, and industrial activity. Dry seasons and Harmattan winds can significantly elevate particulate pollution levels.

64.7%
Humidity
24.7 km/h
Wind ENE
1020.4 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
30
7.1 µg/m³
PM10
19
20.55 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Thika?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 44 stations
PM2.57.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1020.55 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Thika?

09-07
29.2° 12.9°
09-08
30.6° 13.8°
09-09
26.9° 14.8°
0.44 mm
09-10
30.3° 13.9°
0.19 mm
09-11
27.7° 16.3°
0.62 mm
09-12
29.8° 16.2°
0.31 mm
09-13
29.7° 15.7°
0.62 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Thika?

148
Kenyatta Highway, Thika
1.1 km PM2.5: 54.6 µg/m³
158
Thika Road, Ruiru
17.4 km PM2.5: 69.3 µg/m³
60
Kiwanja
22.1 km PM2.5: 16.5 µg/m³
106
Githurai Roundabout
25.0 km PM2.5: 37.5 µg/m³
39
Kasarani
27.3 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³
76
Kasarani Mwiki Road
27.6 km PM2.5: 23.9 µg/m³
116
Chokaa
27.6 km PM2.5: 41.7 µg/m³
112
Njiru
27.9 km PM2.5: 39.8 µg/m³
102
Ushirika Dandora V
29.3 km PM2.5: 36.0 µg/m³
33
Marurui
29.7 km PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Thika?

30 Juja 41 Kenol 41 Ruiru 42 Kiambu 41 Githunguri 41 Githunguri 41 Murang’a 42 Pumwani 42 Karuri 41 Imara Daima Estate
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-09-07T03:47 UTC.