Location & Surroundings
Kavumo is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,968 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 42 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° 38' 41" S, 29° 55' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1968 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 657 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:36
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kavumo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kavumo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.5 | 156 | 48 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 100 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 726.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.3 | 331 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 335 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.7 | 125 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 80.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 125 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 1.52 / 1.52 | 76 | 612.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 0.5 | 99 | 81 | 1,016.0 | 0.50 / 2.02 | 68 | 174.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 1.1 | 283 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 1.3 | 149 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 94 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 118 | 55 | 1,012.1 | 2.15 / 2.24 | 61 | 585.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 2.1 | 354 | 76 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 35 | 199.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 315 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 1.4 | 116 | 63 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 98 | 71.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kavumo?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 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 Kavumo today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kavumo?
Local time is 18:36. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kavumo?
Kavumo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kavumo?
DEM 1,968 m.
Where is Kavumo located?
It is at -1.64480, 29.93290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kavumo in?
It is in Rwanda.