Location & Surroundings
Mpama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,842 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 33 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° 42' 13" S, 30° 16' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1842 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 939 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:25
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mpama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 16.4 | 1.2 | 300 | 77 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 43 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 105 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 99 | 710.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 331 | 66 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 35 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 1.3 | 330 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 0.9 | 85 | 55 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 95.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 0.8 | 204 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 627.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 348 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 115.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.0 | 1.4 | 340 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 103 | 52 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 85.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 2.7 | 45 | 35 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 682.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 3 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 93 | 78.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 1.6 | 307 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpama?
Now 16.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Mpama today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mpama?
Local time is 11:25. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpama?
Mpama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mpama?
DEM 1,842 m.
Where is Mpama located?
It is at -1.70370, 30.27140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpama in?
It is in Rwanda.