Location & Surroundings
Bwanama is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyato, 4 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 110 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 32 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° 25' 20" S, 29° 11' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1628 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 419 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bwanama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwanama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 348 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.0 | 1.1 | 91 | 77 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 105 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 65.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.4 | 41 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 83 | 347.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 91 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.09 / 0.17 | 100 | 157.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 0.8 | 108 | 65 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 118 | 46 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 1.7 | 46 | 29 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 827.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 1.3 | 119 | 52 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.7 | 0.9 | 104 | 58 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 0.9 | 131 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 73 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 295 | 40 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 450.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 57 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 127.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.1 | 1.5 | 120 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwanama?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 348 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 Bwanama today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bwanama?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwanama?
Bwanama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwanama?
DEM 1,628 m.
Where is Bwanama located?
It is at -2.42230, 29.19710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwanama in?
It is in Rwanda.