Location & Surroundings
Bugamba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,426 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 53 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 40 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° 30' 12" S, 30° 14' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1426 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,014 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:32
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Bugamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 16.2 | 1.0 | 227 | 86 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 113 | 73 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 1.8 | 138 | 45 | 1,010.4 | 2.99 / 2.99 | 65 | 897.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 2.0 | 293 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.01 | 66 | 192.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.0 | 247 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 102 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 3.5 | 34 | 49 | 1,008.4 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 33 | 764.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 255 | 82 | 1,014.5 | 1.44 / 2.70 | 96 | 187.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.7 | 1.6 | 293 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugamba?
Now 16.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 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 Bugamba today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bugamba?
Local time is 07:32. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bugamba?
Bugamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bugamba?
DEM 1,426 m.
Where is Bugamba located?
It is at -1.50320, 30.23490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugamba in?
It is in Rwanda.