Location & Surroundings
Maswa is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,363 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 18 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 38 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Maswe · Mashwa
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° 10' 54" S, 30° 18' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1363 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:23
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maswa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maswa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
49 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 17.2 | 0.6 | 273 | 91 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 122 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 16 | 90.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 3.9 | 96 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 84 | 639.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 19 | 53 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 43 | 132.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 0.6 | 11 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 0.7 | 81 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 51 | 54 | 1,010.0 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 70 | 429.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 322 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.19 / 0.65 | 50 | 110.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.4 | 0.5 | 353 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 196 | 64 | 1,015.5 | 0.60 / 0.62 | 98 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 131 | 44 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 82 | 501.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 348 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 74 | 127.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.5 | 1.4 | 56 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.56 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maswa?
Now 17.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 Maswa today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Maswa?
Local time is 12:23. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Maswa?
Maswa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Maswa?
DEM 1,363 m.
Where is Maswa located?
It is at -2.18160, 30.30650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maswa in?
It is in Rwanda.