Location & Surroundings
Kwanza is a settlement in Trans Nzoia, Kenya, at 2,023 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makutano, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Nairobi is about 340 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kitale Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Kwanza Social Center
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
1° 10' 6" N, 34° 59' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 2023 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,244 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:21
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
3.2 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
4.37 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 | 15.2 | 3.2 | 178 | 92 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 1.8 | 167 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 0.3 | 102 | 72 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 58 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 61 | 73 | 1,013.2 | 3.65 / 3.70 | 93 | 598.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.6 | 158 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.67 / 4.37 | 99 | 35.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 1.3 | 155 | 85 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 25 | 62 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 1.5 | 11 | 38 | 1,010.0 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 83 | 860.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.0 | 2.9 | 158 | 91 | 1,017.8 | 2.86 / 2.90 | 100 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 165 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.6 | 153 | 61 | 1,017.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 41 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 0.4 | 140 | 38 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 89 | 874.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.7 | 2.3 | 153 | 84 | 1,016.2 | 1.69 / 1.77 | 47 | 58.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwanza?
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kwanza today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kwanza?
Local time is 03:21. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kwanza?
Kwanza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwanza?
DEM 2,023 m.
Where is Kwanza located?
It is at 1.16837, 34.99256 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwanza in?
It is in Kenya.