Air Quality in Thika, Kenya

Partly Cloudy
19.5°C · 52.4% humidity
19.5°
Feels 19.5°
26
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
25 8am
27
27
26 11am
27
27
27 2pm
27
25
25 5pm
25
25
27 8pm
27
27
25 11pm
25
25
25 2am
25
25
25 5am
25
25
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 1 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.

52.4%
Humidity
2.6 km/h
Wind NW
1016.7 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
26
6.25 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Thika?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 1 station
PM2.56.25 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Thika?

08-03
23.9° 15.3°
1.19 mm
08-04
22.2° 12.6°
0.13 mm
08-05
22.1° 12.8°
0.06 mm
08-06
24.1° 13.1°
08-07
22.5° 12.3°
0.06 mm
08-08
21.7° 12.1°
0.13 mm
08-09
27.0° 11.4°
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Thika?

57
Kenyatta Highway, Thika
1.1 km PM2.5: 14.8 µg/m³
108
Thika Road, Ruiru
17.4 km PM2.5: 38.5 µg/m³
60
Kiwanja
22.1 km PM2.5: 16.2 µg/m³
162
Kasarani
27.3 km PM2.5: 76.8 µg/m³
111
Kasarani Mwiki Road
27.6 km PM2.5: 39.4 µg/m³
119
Chokaa
27.6 km PM2.5: 42.8 µg/m³
160
Njiru
27.9 km PM2.5: 73.0 µg/m³
137
Ushirika Dandora V
29.3 km PM2.5: 50.0 µg/m³
129
Marurui
29.7 km PM2.5: 47.0 µg/m³
185
Baba Dogo
30.5 km PM2.5: 121.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Thika?

26 Juja 41 Kenol 41 Ruiru 41 Kiambu 41 Githunguri 42 Githunguri 56 Murang’a 41 Pumwani 41 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 2026-08-08T08:19 UTC.