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Elgeyo-Marakwet County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Elgeyo-Marakwet about 31 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (18 mm in the driest parts to 55 mm in the wettest), and about 112 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202634th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Elgeyo-Marakwet

Average across the county, with the range from its driest to its wettest parts.

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day1–6 mm3 mm
Next 3 days6–17 mm10 mm
Next 7 days18–55 mm31 mm
Next 14 days72–158 mm112 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Marakwet West37 mm
Marakwet East34 mm
Keiyo South27 mm
Keiyo North26 mm

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Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Elgeyo-Marakwet weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Elgeyo-Marakwet this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Elgeyo-Marakwet about 31 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 55 mm in the wettest parts. About 10 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

How much rain will Elgeyo-Marakwet get in the next two weeks?

About 112 mm on average across Elgeyo-Marakwet over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (72 mm in the driest parts to 158 mm in the wettest).

Which parts of Elgeyo-Marakwet will get the most rain this week?

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Marakwet West (37 mm), Marakwet East (34 mm) and Keiyo South (27 mm), and the least in Keiyo North (26 mm).

Is Elgeyo-Marakwet expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Elgeyo-Marakwet about 173% of its usual rain for those weeks.

How can I see the forecast for my ward in Elgeyo-Marakwet?

Choose Elgeyo-Marakwet, then your sub-county and ward, in the forecast on this page. It shows Kenya Met’s daily rain for the weeks ahead and how each period compares with the usual rain for those dates.

Where does this forecast come from?

From Kenya Met (the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority), through its Kenya Farm-to-Forecast pilot. The forecast is updated every morning; this page shows the one issued 5 October 2026.

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