Location & Surroundings
Kamugongo is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,580 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 90 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 8 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° 43' 15" S, 29° 17' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1580 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,224 p/km²
- Built-up 12.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:56
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kamugongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kamugongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 16.9 | 1.1 | 20 | 82 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 97 | 73 | 1,017.5 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 93 | 17.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 194 | 62 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 1.74 | 98 | 587.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.6 | 27 | 83 | 1,016.4 | 2.25 / 3.99 | 100 | 62.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 1.6 | 28 | 83 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 211 | 64 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 62.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 169 | 49 | 1,012.5 | 1.23 / 1.33 | 77 | 760.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.6 | 32 | 78 | 1,015.8 | 0.94 / 2.27 | 99 | 129.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.7 | 0.8 | 24 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 181 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 63 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 192 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 2.38 / 2.44 | 98 | 557.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 1.7 | 43 | 79 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 100 | 62.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.5 | 1.2 | 44 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kamugongo?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 588 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 Kamugongo today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kamugongo?
Local time is 07:56. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kamugongo?
Kamugongo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kamugongo?
DEM 1,580 m.
Where is Kamugongo located?
It is at -1.72080, 29.28530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kamugongo in?
It is in Rwanda.