Location & Surroundings
Mpumbu is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,843 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bushekeri, 2 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is about 115 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 23 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° 24' 19" S, 29° 6' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1843 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 417 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:03
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mpumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.7 | 1.7 | 23 | 85 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 0.1 | 115 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 112 | 56 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 95 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 59 | 48 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 560.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 0.7 | 112 | 64 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 131.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 0.4 | 43 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.2 | 59 | 67 | 1,017.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 49 | 54.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 120 | 52 | 1,011.2 | 0.16 / 0.31 | 99 | 495.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.0 | 1.0 | 42 | 69 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 63 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 0.4 | 67 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 123 | 56 | 1,015.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 89.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 287 | 58 | 1,011.8 | 0.26 / 0.28 | 93 | 390.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 0.5 | 99 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 52 | 66.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpumbu?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 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 Mpumbu today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mpumbu?
Local time is 05:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpumbu?
Mpumbu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mpumbu?
DEM 1,843 m.
Where is Mpumbu located?
It is at -2.40530, 29.10640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpumbu in?
It is in Rwanda.