Location & Surroundings
Banja is a market in Vihiga County, Kenya, at 1,625 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Majengo, 12 km to the west. The national capital Nairobi is about 265 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisumu Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: Bauja
Basic Data
- Type market (MKT)
- a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 2' 0" N, 34° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1625 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,234 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other markets nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Banja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 17.6 | 2.4 | 51 | 61 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 109 | 43 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 119.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.7 | 310 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 815.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 31 | 50 | 1,012.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 91 | 109.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 2.9 | 46 | 61 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 110 | 41 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 119.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 0.7 | 15 | 34 | 1,007.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 57 | 789.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.5 | 44 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 88 | 155.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.0 | 2.4 | 65 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 112 | 41 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 119.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 153 | 44 | 1,007.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 78 | 677.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 2.8 | 63 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.98 / 1.11 | 99 | 67.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 2.3 | 61 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banja?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Banja today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Banja?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Banja?
Banja is a market.
What is the elevation of Banja?
DEM 1,625 m.
Where is Banja located?
It is at 0.03333, 34.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banja in?
It is in Kenya.