Location & Surroundings
Buhinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,990 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 9 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 45 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 34 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° 33' 15" S, 29° 59' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1990 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 723 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:03
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buhinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buhinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 19.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 19.0 | 1.2 | 71 | 71 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 2.5 | 75 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 3.40 / 3.40 | 100 | 676.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 2.2 | 305 | 89 | 1,017.0 | 0.95 / 4.35 | 100 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 1.7 | 298 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.4 | 150 | 69 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 230 | 55 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 590.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 307 | 72 | 1,015.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 79 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 1.8 | 300 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 1.7 | 105 | 60 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 98.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.2 | 67 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 589.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.9 | 357 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 189.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 2.0 | 339 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 0.9 | 20 | 77 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 62 | 68.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buhinga?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 19.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Buhinga today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Buhinga?
Local time is 20:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buhinga?
Buhinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Buhinga?
DEM 1,990 m.
Where is Buhinga located?
It is at -1.55424, 29.99146 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buhinga in?
It is in Rwanda.