Location & Surroundings
Makoma is a stream in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,295 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngororero, 17 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 65 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 38 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 54' 32" S, 29° 28' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 2295 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 625 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Makoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.63 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 | 16.1 | 1.0 | 28 | 73 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.8 | 94 | 63 | 1,016.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 92 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 0.1 | 249 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 2.34 / 2.51 | 95 | 682.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 0.4 | 51 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 96 | 67.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 1.4 | 325 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.03 / 1.63 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 2.1 | 104 | 75 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 140 | 49 | 1,011.5 | 1.67 / 1.93 | 75 | 526.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 335 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.60 / 2.54 | 100 | 253.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.3 | 1.7 | 302 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 93 | 69 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 120 | 45 | 1,010.7 | 0.45 / 0.55 | 96 | 624.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 2.1 | 55 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 93 | 101.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.0 | 1.7 | 303 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makoma?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 683 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 Makoma today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makoma?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makoma?
Makoma is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Makoma?
DEM 2,295 m.
Where is Makoma located?
It is at -1.90900, 29.47800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makoma in?
It is in Rwanda.