Location & Surroundings
Kimena is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,877 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 22 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 63 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° 44' 10" S, 29° 33' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1877 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 532 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:19
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Kimena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.4 | 2.3 | 112 | 57 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 102 | 39 | 1,011.2 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 99 | 649.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 0.9 | 297 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.82 / 1.17 | 100 | 46.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 0.9 | 247 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 3.0 | 90 | 57 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 60.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.6 | 110 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 100 | 630.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 1.9 | 258 | 66 | 1,015.5 | 0.37 / 0.46 | 99 | 55.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 1.4 | 213 | 64 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.4 | 1.3 | 112 | 61 | 1,017.3 | 0.15 / 0.21 | 100 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 86 | 46 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 457.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 4 | 57 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 1.2 | 272 | 75 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.7 | 1.9 | 70 | 51 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 77.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimena?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Kimena today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kimena?
Local time is 17:19. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kimena?
Kimena is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kimena?
DEM 1,877 m.
Where is Kimena located?
It is at -2.73620, 29.55800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimena in?
It is in Rwanda.