Location & Surroundings
Magada is a market in Vihiga County, Kenya, at 1,548 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbale, 5 km to the east. The national capital Nairobi is about 280 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisumu Airport, 18 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° 4' 17" N, 34° 40' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1548 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,239 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:08
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Magada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Magada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 733 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.86 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 | 31.2 | 2.1 | 323 | 26 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 293 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 118.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 2.4 | 60 | 61 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 117 | 40 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 117.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.4 | 299 | 57 | 1,009.7 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 31 | 732.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.1 | 45 | 55 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 78 | 170.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 2.3 | 77 | 64 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 109 | 39 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 117.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 2.4 | 109 | 35 | 1,006.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 98 | 707.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 3.2 | 104 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.72 / 0.81 | 99 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 2.3 | 74 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.5 | 102 | 55 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 102.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.2 | 3.9 | 47 | 20 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 903.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Magada?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 733 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Magada today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Magada?
Local time is 00:08. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Magada?
Magada is a market.
What is the elevation of Magada?
DEM 1,548 m.
Where is Magada located?
It is at 0.07134, 34.67675 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Magada in?
It is in Kenya.