Location & Surroundings
Matende is a settlement in Kakamega County, Kenya, at 1,524 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kakamega, 2 km to the north. The national capital Nairobi is about 285 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kakamega Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Ematende
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° 15' 51" N, 34° 45' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1524 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,193 p/km²
- Built-up 16.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:39
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.60 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 | 16.6 | 2.3 | 91 | 90 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 2.0 | 95 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 72 | 63 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 122.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 3.1 | 242 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 1.70 / 1.70 | 100 | 569.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.4 | 113 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 100 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 2.6 | 100 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 61 | 62 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 266 | 47 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 826.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 0.7 | 12 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 3.98 / 3.98 | 97 | 150.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.8 | 70 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 58 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 121.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 12 | 65 | 1,008.5 | 2.10 / 2.10 | 91 | 780.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.7 | 4.7 | 59 | 89 | 1,016.2 | 55.85 / 57.94 | 100 | 22.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matende?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matende today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Matende?
Local time is 02:39. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Matende?
Matende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matende?
DEM 1,524 m.
Where is Matende located?
It is at 0.26428, 34.75451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matende in?
It is in Kenya.