Location & Surroundings
Mbaka is a settlement in Kakamega County, Kenya, at 1,531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chavakali, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Nairobi is about 275 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kakamega Airport, 12 km away.
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' 56" N, 34° 48' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1531 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 918 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:44
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 779 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 85 | 86 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 2.8 | 71 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 3.1 | 92 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 115.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 1.5 | 77 | 32 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 779.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 2.1 | 93 | 67 | 1,013.8 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 32 | 54.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 2.4 | 72 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 92 | 48 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 120.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 2.6 | 137 | 30 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 893.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 2.7 | 97 | 66 | 1,013.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 50 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 2.2 | 88 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 77 | 47 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 120.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 2.0 | 133 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 95 | 675.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.3 | 0.3 | 68 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 94 | 55.6 | 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 Mbaka?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 779 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 Mbaka today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mbaka?
Local time is 07:44. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mbaka?
Mbaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbaka?
DEM 1,531 m.
Where is Mbaka located?
It is at 0.16561, 34.81482 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbaka in?
It is in Kenya.