Location & Surroundings
Akabira is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,386 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 19 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 47 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 13' 26" S, 30° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1386 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,222 p/km²
- Built-up 13.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:11
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Akabira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akabira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 22.0 | 0.4 | 106 | 66 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 2.0 | 143 | 37 | 1,011.2 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 85 | 644.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 331 | 70 | 1,014.3 | 0.11 / 0.36 | 84 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.0 | 222 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.6 | 59 | 55 | 1,016.2 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 98 | 81.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 1.6 | 121 | 31 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 60 | 620.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 19 | 53 | 1,012.7 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 97 | 190.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.8 | 197 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.44 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 0.8 | 54 | 53 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 40 | 68.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 1.3 | 98 | 34 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 59 | 668.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 293 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.17 / 0.25 | 50 | 154.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 255 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 0.9 | 24 | 70 | 1,015.9 | 0.02 / 0.26 | 100 | 9.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akabira?
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akabira today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akabira?
Local time is 18:11. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akabira?
Akabira is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Akabira?
DEM 1,386 m.
Where is Akabira located?
It is at -2.22400, 30.38320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akabira in?
It is in Rwanda.