Location & Surroundings
Masinde is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,199 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 83 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 64 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° 24' 56" S, 29° 28' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2199 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 743 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:46
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Masinde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masinde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 18.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 13.6 | 0.3 | 263 | 98 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 0.4 | 64 | 89 | 1,021.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 97 | 35.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.5 | 56 | 83 | 1,016.6 | 4.78 / 4.94 | 89 | 375.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.5 | 248 | 93 | 1,018.7 | 0.10 / 5.04 | 99 | 144.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.4 | 0.7 | 256 | 96 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 56 | 80 | 1,019.9 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 17 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 70 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 1.66 / 1.71 | 72 | 762.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.2 | 198 | 91 | 1,017.3 | 2.72 / 4.43 | 86 | 188.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.6 | 1.0 | 272 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.6 | 92 | 84 | 1,017.3 | 1.33 / 1.66 | 76 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 54 | 69 | 1,011.5 | 5.62 / 7.28 | 29 | 824.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 1.0 | 303 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 3.98 / 11.25 | 100 | 251.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.0 | 1.4 | 257 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 20.65 / 31.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masinde?
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 18.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 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 Masinde today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Masinde?
Local time is 10:46. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masinde?
Masinde is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Masinde?
DEM 2,199 m.
Where is Masinde located?
It is at -2.41550, 29.47870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masinde in?
It is in Rwanda.