Location & Surroundings
Bwanda is a settlement in Vihiga County, Kenya, at 1,512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maseno, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Nairobi is about 285 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisumu Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Ekwanda
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° 1' 17" S, 34° 34' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1512 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,616 p/km²
- Built-up 11.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:42
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bwanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 19.4 | 2.3 | 67 | 55 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 129 | 44 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 1.6 | 344 | 28 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 871.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 33 | 54 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 150.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 2.8 | 56 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 116 | 41 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 117.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 1.5 | 55 | 27 | 1,006.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 85 | 891.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 49 | 44 | 1,010.8 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 89 | 101.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 2.8 | 85 | 57 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 111 | 40 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 0.6 | 281 | 37 | 1,006.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 95 | 729.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 3.9 | 72 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.46 / 0.53 | 99 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 2.0 | 81 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwanda?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 Bwanda today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bwanda?
Local time is 13:42. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwanda?
Bwanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwanda?
DEM 1,512 m.
Where is Bwanda located?
It is at -0.02141, 34.57234 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwanda in?
It is in Kenya.