Air Quality in Thika, Kenya

Drizzle
23.9°C · 48.7% humidity
23.9°
Feels 23.9°
27
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
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Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 55 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.

48.7%
Humidity
48.1 km/h
Wind E
1011.2 hPa
Pressure
0.0
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
27
6.5 µg/m³
PM10
25
27.4 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Thika?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 55 stations
PM2.56.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1027.4 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.0
Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Thika?

11-01
23.9° 15.1°
2.0 mm
11-02
26.5° 15.6°
5.12 mm
11-03
23.7° 15.4°
0.5 mm
11-04
27.4° 15.6°
3.75 mm
11-05
25.7° 15.5°
6.38 mm
11-06
21.9° 15.6°
8.19 mm
11-07
27.7° 15.1°
12.19 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Thika?

50
Kenyatta Highway, Thika
1.1 km PM2.5: 11.9 µg/m³
40
Thika Road, Ruiru
17.4 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³
53
Kiwanja
22.1 km PM2.5: 12.9 µg/m³
53
Githurai Roundabout
25.0 km PM2.5: 12.9 µg/m³
161
Githurai 44
25.1 km PM2.5: 74.5 µg/m³
44
Kasarani
27.3 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³
57
Kasarani Mwiki Road
27.6 km PM2.5: 14.8 µg/m³
52
Chokaa
27.6 km PM2.5: 12.5 µg/m³
46
Njiru
27.9 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³
44
Ushirika Dandora V
29.3 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Thika?

25 Juja 25 Kenol 25 Ruiru 25 Kiambu 25 Githunguri 27 Githunguri 41 Murang’a 25 Pumwani 25 Karuri 25 Imara Daima Estate
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-11-01T11:36 UTC.