Location & Surroundings
Kumburu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,691 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 12 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 49 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 52 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° 11' 10" S, 29° 41' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1691 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 971 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:59
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kumburu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kumburu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.61 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 | 1.5 | 259 | 90 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 0.9 | 18 | 92 | 1,017.8 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 1.5 | 282 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 0.6 | 48 | 80 | 1,017.7 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 80 | 11.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 2.7 | 107 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 1.56 / 1.61 | 98 | 736.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 300 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 1.03 / 2.64 | 46 | 45.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 1.1 | 281 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 2.15 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 0.4 | 43 | 78 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 98 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.9 | 72 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.34 / 1.27 | 98 | 726.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 1.4 | 296 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 45 | 65.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 1.9 | 276 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 113 | 67 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 46 | 90.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 2.7 | 129 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 1.85 / 1.95 | 77 | 805.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kumburu?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kumburu today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kumburu?
Local time is 22:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kumburu?
Kumburu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kumburu?
DEM 1,691 m.
Where is Kumburu located?
It is at -2.18620, 29.68610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kumburu in?
It is in Rwanda.