Location & Surroundings
Shamon is a settlement in Kakamega County, Kenya, at 1,596 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malava, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Nairobi is about 290 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kakamega Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Shamoni
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° 23' 7" N, 34° 48' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1596 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 997 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:15
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shamon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 23.2 | 2.2 | 88 | 60 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 5.8 | 101 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 3.26 / 3.26 | 99 | 668.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 2.6 | 91 | 91 | 1,015.8 | 6.63 / 9.89 | 100 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 3.4 | 62 | 81 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 4.6 | 66 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 118.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 0.3 | 285 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 3.70 / 3.70 | 95 | 616.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.9 | 46 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 1.54 / 5.24 | 100 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 2.5 | 78 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 2.5 | 87 | 64 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 92.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 3.2 | 243 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 807.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 3.0 | 95 | 90 | 1,015.5 | 4.15 / 4.15 | 100 | 134.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 2.5 | 81 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 2.3 | 58 | 68 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 35 | 100.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamon?
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Shamon today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Shamon?
Local time is 18:15. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shamon?
Shamon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamon?
DEM 1,596 m.
Where is Shamon located?
It is at 0.38541, 34.80098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamon in?
It is in Kenya.