Location & Surroundings
Mbuye is a fourth-order administrative division in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,657 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 17 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 97 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 44' 59" S, 29° 42' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1657 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 801 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:48
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Places in Mbuye
Weather in Mbuye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbuye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 15.7 | 0.9 | 258 | 77 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 2.7 | 112 | 46 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 84.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 2.9 | 78 | 32 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 614.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 309 | 47 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 102.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 1.0 | 275 | 65 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 69 | 56 | 1,017.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 49.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 84 | 43 | 1,011.2 | 0.11 / 0.20 | 97 | 480.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.3 | 303 | 61 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 76 | 233.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.5 | 1.1 | 264 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 58 | 56 | 1,016.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 6 | 41.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 77 | 39 | 1,011.3 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 57 | 418.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 283 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 227.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.4 | 0.8 | 261 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbuye?
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Mbuye today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mbuye?
Local time is 09:48. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbuye?
Mbuye is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mbuye?
DEM 1,657 m.
Where is Mbuye located?
It is at -2.74971, 29.70823 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbuye in?
It is in Rwanda.