Location & Surroundings
Akabuga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 41 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 33 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
1° 51' 57" S, 30° 24' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1533 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,376 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:52
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Akabuga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akabuga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 21.7 | 2.1 | 131 | 55 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 2.2 | 117 | 35 | 1,011.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 475.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 349 | 49 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 328 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.4 | 68 | 53 | 1,016.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 28 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 83 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 483.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 3 | 47 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 34.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 30 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 1.1 | 116 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 4.4 | 101 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 67 | 673.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.6 | 329 | 62 | 1,014.5 | 0.16 / 0.19 | 94 | 157.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 0.9 | 284 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 1.0 | 72 | 50 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akabuga?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 476 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 Akabuga today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akabuga?
Local time is 15:52. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akabuga?
Akabuga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Akabuga?
DEM 1,533 m.
Where is Akabuga located?
It is at -1.86590, 30.41480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akabuga in?
It is in Rwanda.