Location & Surroundings
Bushamba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,523 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 9 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 88 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 46' 51" S, 29° 16' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1523 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,237 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:23
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Bushamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bushamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.6 | 36 | 77 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 154 | 59 | 1,017.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 43 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 221 | 55 | 1,013.2 | 0.40 / 0.45 | 92 | 712.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 1.6 | 36 | 73 | 1,015.9 | 0.22 / 0.67 | 67 | 76.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.2 | 18 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 173 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 53 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 179 | 54 | 1,012.0 | 0.71 / 0.72 | 81 | 694.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 2.3 | 0 | 78 | 1,015.6 | 4.77 / 5.50 | 100 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.3 | 1.3 | 62 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 0.5 | 170 | 61 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 348 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 0.71 / 0.81 | 97 | 496.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.4 | 30 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.49 / 1.30 | 97 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.6 | 1.0 | 50 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bushamba?
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 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 Bushamba today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bushamba?
Local time is 12:23. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bushamba?
Bushamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bushamba?
DEM 1,523 m.
Where is Bushamba located?
It is at -1.78070, 29.28110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bushamba in?
It is in Rwanda.