Location & Surroundings
Makuchi is a settlement in Vihiga County, Kenya, at 1,656 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chavakali, 14 km to the west. The national capital Nairobi is about 270 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kakamega Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Makuji
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 9' 4" N, 34° 51' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1656 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,320 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Makuchi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makuchi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 17.1 | 3.1 | 76 | 86 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 2.6 | 67 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 3.0 | 92 | 56 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 104 | 35 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 784.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 2.0 | 86 | 69 | 1,014.0 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 36 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 2.3 | 68 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.2 | 94 | 48 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 121.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 2.4 | 141 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 871.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 2.5 | 88 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 50 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 2.2 | 82 | 70 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 79 | 47 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 121.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 126 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 95 | 663.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 0.4 | 50 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 95 | 64.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makuchi?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makuchi today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makuchi?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Makuchi?
Makuchi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makuchi?
DEM 1,656 m.
Where is Makuchi located?
It is at 0.15107, 34.85782 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makuchi in?
It is in Kenya.