Location & Surroundings
Mont Kwiruhelo is a mountain in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,776 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 16 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 71 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 33 km away.
Overview
Mont Kwiruhelo is mountain in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 54' 31" S, 29° 25' 18" E
- Elevation 2776 m (DEM: 2705 m)
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 459 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other mountains nearby
Weather in Mont Kwiruhelo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mont Kwiruhelo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.8 | 2.9 | 101 | 72 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mont Kwiruhelo?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Mont Kwiruhelo today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mont Kwiruhelo?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mont Kwiruhelo?
Mont Kwiruhelo is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Mont Kwiruhelo?
Elevation about 2,776 m. DEM 2,705 m.
Where is Mont Kwiruhelo located?
It is at -1.90861, 29.42167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mont Kwiruhelo in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry