Location & Surroundings
Base is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,536 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 22 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 30 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° 49' 39" S, 29° 53' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1536 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 143 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:59
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Base
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Base, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 15.8 | 1.5 | 311 | 86 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 157 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 204 | 69 | 1,011.0 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 87 | 658.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 2.1 | 329 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 1.80 / 2.75 | 83 | 155.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 1.3 | 341 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 1.4 | 144 | 76 | 1,017.2 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 100 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 70 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 3.21 / 3.24 | 85 | 557.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 1.7 | 298 | 91 | 1,017.1 | 2.91 / 6.15 | 98 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.5 | 1.9 | 329 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 163 | 75 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 67.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 30 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 686.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 326 | 74 | 1,014.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 19 | 151.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.5 | 2.1 | 324 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Base?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 Base today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Base?
Local time is 07:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Base?
Base is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Base?
DEM 1,536 m.
Where is Base located?
It is at -1.82760, 29.89770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Base in?
It is in Rwanda.