Location & Surroundings
Makoma is a stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,425 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
Makoma is brook in Rwanda.
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' 18" S, 29° 58' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1425 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 09:24
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Makoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 0.9 | 310 | 70 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 145 | 60 | 1,015.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 75 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.2 | 179 | 33 | 1,008.8 | 0.21 / 0.24 | 80 | 656.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 242 | 56 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 98 | 134.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.6 | 315 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 304 | 70 | 1,015.9 | 0.53 / 0.62 | 100 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 184 | 32 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 75 | 729.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 302 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 0.27 / 0.38 | 100 | 112.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.7 | 1.5 | 327 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.2 | 278 | 57 | 1,014.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 2.5 | 117 | 30 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 683.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 339 | 63 | 1,012.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 99 | 60.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.7 | 1.4 | 317 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 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 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makoma today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makoma?
Local time is 09:24. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makoma?
Makoma is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makoma?
DEM 1,425 m.
Where is Makoma located?
It is at -2.00500, 29.96810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makoma in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry