Location & Surroundings
Kigwene is a stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,408 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 5 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Kigwene is DE Bach in Ruanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 0' 19" S, 29° 58' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1408 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,970 p/km²
- Built-up 13.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:33
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kigwene
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigwene, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.6 | 16 | 48 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 348 | 65 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 174 | 44 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 82.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 2.5 | 86 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 855.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.4 | 356 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 125.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 307 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 107 | 49 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 4.3 | 101 | 47 | 1,009.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 99 | 718.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.1 | 308 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.62 / 0.84 | 100 | 56.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 320 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 152 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.05 / 0.12 | 98 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 2.8 | 128 | 36 | 1,010.1 | 0.30 / 0.42 | 77 | 527.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 1.7 | 333 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 223.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigwene?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 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 Kigwene today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kigwene?
Local time is 02:33. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigwene?
Kigwene is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kigwene?
DEM 1,408 m.
Where is Kigwene located?
It is at -2.00520, 29.96790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigwene in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry