Location & Surroundings
Maya is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 20 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 32 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 26 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° 48' 6" S, 30° 18' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1542 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 768 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:13
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Maya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.6 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 114 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.5 | 0.8 | 57 | 88 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 0.9 | 342 | 91 | 1,016.1 | 3.06 / 3.06 | 100 | 113.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 0.8 | 257 | 95 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 47 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 0.9 | 262 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.4 | 216 | 73 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 40 | 46 | 1,012.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 99 | 669.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 345 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 67 | 197.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.0 | 274 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 3.24 / 3.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 0.9 | 187 | 80 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.2 | 102 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 98 | 719.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 0.5 | 271 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 2.46 / 3.67 | 57 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.1 | 278 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 0.8 | 56 | 79 | 1,016.8 | 0.03 / 0.43 | 58 | 47.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maya?
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.6 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 114 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 Maya today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Maya?
Local time is 20:13. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Maya?
Maya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Maya?
DEM 1,542 m.
Where is Maya located?
It is at -1.80160, 30.30400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maya in?
It is in Rwanda.