Location & Surroundings
Mataba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,995 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 40 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
1° 37' 3" S, 30° 2' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1995 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 964 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.89 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 | 18.3 | 0.7 | 289 | 75 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 2.1 | 116 | 72 | 1,018.4 | 3.16 / 3.16 | 94 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 109 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 98 | 603.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.9 | 324 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 98 | 103.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 1.8 | 295 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.40 / 0.89 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.1 | 117 | 72 | 1,017.9 | 0.79 / 1.68 | 73 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 181 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 0.47 / 2.15 | 100 | 592.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 2.1 | 303 | 86 | 1,016.2 | 2.62 / 4.77 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.7 | 2.2 | 311 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 142 | 66 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 85 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 110 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 1.04 / 1.50 | 99 | 620.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 1.9 | 335 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 1.19 / 2.69 | 100 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.7 | 1.5 | 330 | 79 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataba?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mataba today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mataba?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mataba?
Mataba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mataba?
DEM 1,995 m.
Where is Mataba located?
It is at -1.61750, 30.04480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataba in?
It is in Rwanda.