Location & Surroundings
Kabumbwe is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,837 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 10 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° 32' 36" S, 28° 56' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1837 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 673 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:48
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kabumbwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabumbwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 0.3 | 118 | 72 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 127 | 51 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 37 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 763.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 356 | 54 | 1,014.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 106.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.8 | 17 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.15 / 0.17 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 138 | 48 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 63.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 47 | 39 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 697.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 175 | 62 | 1,015.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 64 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.0 | 0.7 | 338 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.41 / 0.46 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 100 | 57 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 0.8 | 331 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.89 / 0.90 | 85 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 354 | 69 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 92 | 125.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.3 | 1.2 | 327 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kabumbwe?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kabumbwe today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kabumbwe?
Local time is 08:48. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabumbwe?
Kabumbwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kabumbwe?
DEM 1,837 m.
Where is Kabumbwe located?
It is at -2.54330, 28.94550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabumbwe in?
It is in Rwanda.