Location & Surroundings
Mhimba is an intermittent stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gikongoro, 13 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 69 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 20' 47" S, 29° 34' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1617 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 716 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Mhimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mhimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 1.8 | 263 | 79 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 3.4 | 122 | 50 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 103 | 37 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 633.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 301 | 61 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 152.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 1.7 | 268 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 1.9 | 98 | 60 | 1,017.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 55 | 85.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 4.9 | 110 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.66 / 0.75 | 95 | 711.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 1.0 | 283 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 34 | 152.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.9 | 1.8 | 267 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 108 | 58 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 12 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 130 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.15 / 0.17 | 65 | 668.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 278 | 60 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 53 | 159.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.7 | 1.6 | 265 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 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 Mhimba?
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Mhimba today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mhimba?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mhimba?
Mhimba is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Mhimba?
DEM 1,617 m.
Where is Mhimba located?
It is at -2.34640, 29.58040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mhimba in?
It is in Rwanda.