Location & Surroundings
Mpembe is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibuye, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 91 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 49 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
2° 6' 42" S, 29° 15' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1475 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 371 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:24
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mpembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 18.0 | 1.1 | 124 | 75 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 113 | 64 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 67.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 227 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 647.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 3.3 | 122 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 5 | 119.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 1.6 | 161 | 70 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 98 | 60 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 3.0 | 268 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 78 | 772.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 97 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 54 | 169.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.1 | 1.4 | 9 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.15 / 0.21 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 72 | 66 | 1,015.6 | 0.08 / 0.28 | 91 | 63.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 199 | 61 | 1,011.0 | 1.97 / 2.26 | 68 | 756.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 0.8 | 300 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.14 / 2.40 | 100 | 149.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.4 | 0.8 | 84 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.12 / 2.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpembe?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Mpembe today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mpembe?
Local time is 09:24. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpembe?
Mpembe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mpembe?
DEM 1,475 m.
Where is Mpembe located?
It is at -2.11180, 29.25870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpembe in?
It is in Rwanda.