Location & Surroundings
Mata is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,951 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 10 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 88 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 59 km away.
Also known as: Colline Mata
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° 34' 22" S, 29° 33' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1951 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 912 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:00
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 14.9 | 1.3 | 273 | 84 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 2.9 | 112 | 68 | 1,017.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 141 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.81 / 0.88 | 100 | 481.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 272 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 65 | 53.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.4 | 261 | 65 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 2.3 | 115 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 3.4 | 113 | 39 | 1,011.4 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 87 | 639.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 292 | 60 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.2 | 1.5 | 251 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 80 | 65 | 1,017.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 79 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 3.3 | 122 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.35 / 0.55 | 98 | 609.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 311 | 68 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 85 | 144.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.5 | 1.9 | 268 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mata?
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 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 Mata today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mata?
Local time is 13:00. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mata?
Mata is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mata?
DEM 1,951 m.
Where is Mata located?
It is at -2.57290, 29.56330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mata in?
It is in Rwanda.