Location & Surroundings
Bukumbya is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 64 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 56 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
2° 0' 36" S, 30° 37' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1614 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 720 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:24
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bukumbya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukumbya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 18.1 | 1.0 | 265 | 83 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 93 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 14 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 3.1 | 126 | 35 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 50 | 661.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 7 | 50 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 150.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.7 | 349 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.9 | 89 | 47 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 3.0 | 170 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 60 | 437.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 314 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.56 / 0.92 | 6 | 127.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.1 | 0.8 | 45 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.52 / 1.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 155 | 66 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 100 | 79.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 3.3 | 128 | 38 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 99 | 701.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 343 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 20 | 68.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 0.8 | 359 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.26 / 0.32 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukumbya?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Bukumbya today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bukumbya?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukumbya?
Bukumbya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bukumbya?
DEM 1,614 m.
Where is Bukumbya located?
It is at -2.01010, 30.63280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukumbya in?
It is in Rwanda.