Location & Surroundings
Kamashya is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,389 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 24 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 4 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° 8' 32" S, 30° 9' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1389 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:27
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kamashya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kamashya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 18.6 | 0.6 | 269 | 81 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 166 | 61 | 1,017.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.2 | 2.8 | 77 | 25 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 835.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 38 | 45 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 104.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.7 | 352 | 56 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 0.5 | 104 | 37 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 2.2 | 83 | 22 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 855.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 47 | 41 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 81.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 0.2 | 117 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 0.6 | 138 | 40 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 64.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 3.7 | 84 | 27 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 709.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 26 | 56 | 1,012.5 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 113.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 0.5 | 97 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kamashya?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 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 Kamashya today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kamashya?
Local time is 13:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kamashya?
Kamashya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kamashya?
DEM 1,389 m.
Where is Kamashya located?
It is at -2.14230, 30.16560 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kamashya in?
It is in Rwanda.