Location & Surroundings
Mpinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 41 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° 37' 27" S, 29° 58' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 2147 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 403 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:15
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 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 17.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 17.5 | 1.4 | 323 | 75 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.7 | 2.2 | 309 | 77 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.3 | 117 | 66 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 94.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 122 | 46 | 1,011.6 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 98 | 720.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 1.6 | 326 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 7 | 38.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 2.2 | 324 | 79 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 129 | 60 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 99 | 51 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 549.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 1.6 | 316 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 2.4 | 319 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 93 | 59 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 116 | 46 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 592.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.1 | 0.9 | 360 | 63 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpinga?
Now 17.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpinga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mpinga?
Local time is 06:15. 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 2,147 m.
Where is Mpinga located?
It is at -1.62410, 29.98000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpinga in?
It is in Rwanda.