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Vihiga County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Vihiga about 54 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (46 mm in the driest parts to 61 mm in the wettest), and about 169 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202620th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Vihiga

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day3–4 mm3 mm
Next 3 days14–18 mm16 mm
Next 7 days46–61 mm54 mm
Next 14 days141–198 mm169 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Luanda58 mm
Hamisi57 mm
Sabatia55 mm
Vihiga51 mm
Emuhaya47 mm

Rainfall forecast

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Vihiga weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Vihiga this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Vihiga about 54 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 61 mm in the wettest parts. About 16 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

How much rain will Vihiga get in the next two weeks?

About 169 mm on average across Vihiga over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (141 mm in the driest parts to 198 mm in the wettest).

Which parts of Vihiga will get the most rain this week?

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Luanda (58 mm), Hamisi (57 mm) and Sabatia (55 mm), and the least in Emuhaya (47 mm).

Is Vihiga expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Vihiga about 160% of its usual rain for those weeks.

How can I see the forecast for my ward in Vihiga?

Choose Vihiga, 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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