Location & Surroundings
Mpinga is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 19 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° 33' 32" S, 29° 2' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1265 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mpinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
1.43 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 | 19.7 | 2.8 | 16 | 71 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 351 | 80 | 1,015.1 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 141 | 56 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 43.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 45 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 92 | 607.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.3 | 131 | 79 | 1,014.9 | 1.32 / 1.43 | 100 | 142.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 356 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 133 | 59 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 86 | 66.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.1 | 66 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 565.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.1 | 1.3 | 301 | 65 | 1,014.3 | 0.33 / 0.55 | 100 | 140.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 357 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.29 / 0.84 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 129 | 58 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 50 | 41.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 1.5 | 124 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 79 | 653.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.4 | 1.2 | 14 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.74 / 0.78 | 100 | 104.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpinga?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpinga today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mpinga?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpinga?
Mpinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mpinga?
DEM 1,265 m.
Where is Mpinga located?
It is at -2.55880, 29.04350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpinga in?
It is in Rwanda.