Location & Surroundings
Mpungwe is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,462 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 8 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigali 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° 2' 7" S, 29° 58' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1462 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 327 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:19
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mpungwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpungwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.5 | 20 | 47 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 0.5 | 348 | 64 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 174 | 44 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 82.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 87 | 26 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 851.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.3 | 358 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 128.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 303 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 107 | 49 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 4.2 | 104 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 95 | 714.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 0.9 | 298 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.59 / 0.81 | 100 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.2 | 321 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 151 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 98 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 2.8 | 126 | 35 | 1,010.1 | 0.22 / 0.34 | 73 | 518.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.7 | 334 | 62 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 220.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpungwe?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 851 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 Mpungwe today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mpungwe?
Local time is 05:19. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpungwe?
Mpungwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mpungwe?
DEM 1,462 m.
Where is Mpungwe located?
It is at -2.03530, 29.97470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpungwe in?
It is in Rwanda.