Location & Surroundings
Bukuga is a market in Vihiga County, Kenya, at 1,616 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Majengo, 5 km to the east. The national capital Nairobi is about 280 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisumu Airport, 14 km away.
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° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1616 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,270 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:55
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other markets nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bukuga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukuga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 25.3 | 1.9 | 126 | 40 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.2 | 1.9 | 309 | 24 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 854.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 84 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 100.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 2.7 | 52 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.8 | 116 | 38 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 3.3 | 337 | 58 | 1,009.3 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 49 | 717.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 44 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 75 | 196.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 2.3 | 77 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 1.6 | 130 | 38 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 116.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 1.9 | 288 | 38 | 1,007.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 66 | 707.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 2.5 | 52 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 1.29 / 1.42 | 91 | 106.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 2.7 | 53 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 2.2 | 99 | 51 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 99.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukuga?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 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 Bukuga today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukuga?
Local time is 15:55. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukuga?
Bukuga is a market.
What is the elevation of Bukuga?
DEM 1,616 m.
Where is Bukuga located?
It is at 0.03333, 34.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukuga in?
It is in Kenya.