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Location & Surroundings

Siaya is a town in Siaya County, Kenya with 33,153 inhabitants, at 1,321 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ogunja, 14 km to the north. The national capital Nairobi is about 320 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 47 km away.

Overview

Siaya is town in Siaya County, Kenya.

It is located in Siaya County, Kenya.

The population is about 22,586 (2009).

The elevation is around 1,224 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Kenya
  • Located in Siaya County
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    0° 3' 39" N, 34° 17' 17" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1321 m
  • Timezone Africa/Nairobi
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 33,153
  • Pop. Density 4,461 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Shilling (KES)
  • Phone Prefix +254

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Weather in Siaya

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Siaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 32.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 32.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.

Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 32.3 0.9 109 15 1,008.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 20.0 0.5 313 70 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 99 184.3 n/a
12h 17.2 2.3 35 74 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
18h 24.4 1.7 80 36 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 94 90.4 n/a
Tomorrow 31.5 5.4 243 24 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 863.3 n/a
30h 21.8 1.0 168 60 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 184.1 n/a
36h 21.7 1.7 60 49 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
42h 26.1 2.3 85 35 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 95 106.9 n/a
Friday 30.2 4.9 253 31 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 811.9 n/a
54h 23.9 1.8 164 54 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 117.5 n/a
60h 21.0 1.2 50 51 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 67 0.0 n/a
66h 25.8 2.9 109 32 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 94 111.3 n/a
Saturday 33.1 3.8 227 21 1,007.1 0.00 / 0.00 38 917.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Siaya?
Now 32.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 32.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 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 Siaya today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Siaya?
Local time is 01:55. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Siaya?
Siaya is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Siaya?
Population about 33,153.
What is the elevation of Siaya?
DEM 1,321 m.
Where is Siaya located?
It is at 0.06070, 34.28806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Siaya in?
It is in Kenya.

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Last updated 2022-09-26
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