Location & Surroundings
Bugunga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,227 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is 41 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 38 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° 34' 47" S, 30° 4' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 2227 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,572 p/km²
- Built-up 21.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:15
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bugunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 516 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
1.24 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 | 18.2 | 0.9 | 301 | 77 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 0.7 | 275 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 2.02 / 2.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.9 | 120 | 72 | 1,018.5 | 1.08 / 3.10 | 81 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 335 | 54 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.27 | 78 | 516.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 1.5 | 335 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 83 | 143.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 1.8 | 282 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.02 / 1.27 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.8 | 114 | 67 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 100 | 57.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 150 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 1.67 / 2.84 | 99 | 621.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.6 | 1.9 | 309 | 73 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 99 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 1.8 | 305 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 120 | 72 | 1,016.6 | 0.55 / 0.98 | 90 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 124 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.30 / 1.28 | 96 | 607.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.4 | 1.7 | 308 | 75 | 1,015.6 | 0.01 / 1.29 | 98 | 27.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugunga?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 516 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bugunga today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bugunga?
Local time is 07:15. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bugunga?
Bugunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bugunga?
DEM 2,227 m.
Where is Bugunga located?
It is at -1.57960, 30.07270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugunga in?
It is in Rwanda.