Location & Surroundings
Buva is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,783 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 4 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 20 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° 50' 37" S, 30° 0' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1783 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 713 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:49
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Buva
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buva, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.5 | 90 | 52 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 2.1 | 360 | 72 | 1,014.7 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 77 | 88.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.5 | 315 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 77 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 82.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 0.9 | 203 | 45 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 566.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 335 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 303 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 175 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.04 / 0.12 | 100 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.2 | 2.1 | 106 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 87 | 680.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 2.2 | 336 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 100 | 123.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 300 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 94 | 51 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 55.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.7 | 2.2 | 118 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 657.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buva?
Now 23.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 Buva today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buva?
Local time is 23:49. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buva?
Buva is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Buva?
DEM 1,783 m.
Where is Buva located?
It is at -1.84356, 30.00008 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buva in?
It is in Rwanda.