Location & Surroundings
Mbuga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,358 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 55 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 24 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° 27' 44" S, 29° 57' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 2358 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 424 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:29
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mbuga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbuga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 16.1 | 0.2 | 278 | 80 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 1.2 | 307 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 114 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 35 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 239 | 48 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 557.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.6 | 336 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 48.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.8 | 2.0 | 309 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 115 | 60 | 1,016.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 30 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 216 | 53 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 78 | 512.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.1 | 0.7 | 349 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.17 / 0.27 | 96 | 150.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 1.1 | 278 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.22 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 164 | 71 | 1,016.4 | 0.60 / 1.09 | 100 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 141 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 4.17 / 5.26 | 81 | 685.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.9 | 1.0 | 301 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 100 | 167.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbuga?
Now 16.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Mbuga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mbuga?
Local time is 07:29. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbuga?
Mbuga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mbuga?
DEM 2,358 m.
Where is Mbuga located?
It is at -1.46210, 29.96280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbuga in?
It is in Rwanda.