Location & Surroundings
Kagunga is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,579 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirimbi, 4 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 99 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Colline Kagunga
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° 16' 28" S, 29° 13' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1579 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 709 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:27
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kagunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kagunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.80 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 | 17.7 | 2.3 | 121 | 78 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 2 | 50 | 1,011.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 39 | 354.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 1.8 | 123 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.26 / 0.32 | 91 | 187.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.6 | 189 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.31 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.0 | 113 | 59 | 1,015.7 | 0.17 / 0.80 | 100 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 326 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 561.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.9 | 120 | 57 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 132 | 64 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 1.0 | 126 | 58 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 258 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 92 | 472.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 94 | 68 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 90 | 168.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.5 | 145 | 70 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 1.7 | 126 | 50 | 1,016.6 | 0.29 / 0.31 | 100 | 60.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kagunga?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kagunga today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kagunga?
Local time is 15:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kagunga?
Kagunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kagunga?
DEM 1,579 m.
Where is Kagunga located?
It is at -2.27450, 29.22660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kagunga in?
It is in Rwanda.