Location & Surroundings
Bukamba is an intermittent stream in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,710 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 26 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Bukamba is river in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,710 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 43' 16" S, 29° 59' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1710 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 344 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:43
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Bukamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
1.03 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 | 1.2 | 321 | 76 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 2.3 | 116 | 70 | 1,018.3 | 3.23 / 3.23 | 100 | 26.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 114 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 96 | 603.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.9 | 322 | 71 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 142.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 2.2 | 304 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.76 / 1.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.3 | 109 | 68 | 1,017.7 | 0.83 / 1.86 | 58 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 200 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.53 / 2.39 | 100 | 650.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 3.0 | 331 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 2.75 / 5.14 | 100 | 25.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.8 | 2.4 | 304 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 149 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 89 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 127 | 51 | 1,011.7 | 0.65 / 1.14 | 100 | 550.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 2.2 | 331 | 77 | 1,015.9 | 0.84 / 1.98 | 99 | 33.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.8 | 1.7 | 341 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukamba?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukamba today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bukamba?
Local time is 07:43. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukamba?
Bukamba is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Bukamba?
DEM 1,710 m.
Where is Bukamba located?
It is at -1.72100, 29.99680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukamba in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry