Location & Surroundings
Mpinga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,871 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 33 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 37 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° 39' 30" S, 29° 59' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1871 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 477 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:01
- Sunrise 05:41
- 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 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 14.5 | 1.7 | 296 | 82 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 142 | 65 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 169 | 57 | 1,013.1 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 100 | 669.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.7 | 337 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 95.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 2.4 | 318 | 78 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 1.2 | 109 | 68 | 1,018.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 5 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 2.3 | 110 | 49 | 1,011.4 | 1.45 / 1.59 | 100 | 708.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 349 | 77 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 17 | 76.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.8 | 2.1 | 337 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 71 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 2.2 | 82 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 92 | 566.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.8 | 338 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 43 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.5 | 2.1 | 328 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpinga?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Mpinga today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mpinga?
Local time is 08:01. 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 1,871 m.
Where is Mpinga located?
It is at -1.65830, 29.99570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpinga in?
It is in Rwanda.