Air Quality in Thika, Kenya

Cloudy
15.1°C · 81.2% humidity
15.1°
Feels 15.1°
30
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
27 10pm
27
27
30 1am
27
27
25 4am
25
25
25 7am
25
27
25 10am
27
27
27 1pm
27
27
27 4pm
25
25
27 7pm
27
34
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 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.

81.2%
Humidity
2.2 km/h
Wind NE
1019.5 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
30
7.1 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Thika?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 55 stations
PM2.57.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Thika?

07-21
24.7° 12.7°
0.13 mm
07-22
24.8° 15.1°
07-23
19.7° 11.5°
0.06 mm
07-24
25.7° 14.9°
0.31 mm
07-25
25.6° 11.6°
07-26
24.7° 11.9°
0.38 mm
07-27
27.2° 11.8°
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Thika?

80
Kenyatta Highway, Thika
1.1 km PM2.5: 25.8 µg/m³
160
JKUAT IEET
9.5 km PM2.5: 73.0 µg/m³
114
Thika Road, Ruiru
17.4 km PM2.5: 40.9 µg/m³
156
Kiwanja
22.1 km PM2.5: 65.9 µg/m³
134
Githurai Roundabout
25.0 km PM2.5: 48.9 µg/m³
67
Githurai 44
25.1 km PM2.5: 19.6 µg/m³
90
Kasarani
27.3 km PM2.5: 30.8 µg/m³
55
Kasarani Mwiki Road
27.6 km PM2.5: 13.8 µg/m³
33
Chokaa
27.6 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³
70
Njiru
27.9 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Thika?

30 Juja 30 Kenol 30 Ruiru 30 Kiambu 30 Githunguri 30 Githunguri 30 Murang’a 30 Pumwani 30 Karuri 30 Imara Daima Estate
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T22:58 UTC.