Location & Surroundings
Mugateke is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,541 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 45 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 38 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° 17' 0" S, 29° 49' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1541 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 622 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:30
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mugateke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mugateke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (146 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 26.5 | 1.9 | 146 | 40 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 175 | 60 | 1,012.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 43 | 171.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 1.3 | 264 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.72 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 74 | 68 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 33.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.9 | 37 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 414.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 346 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 98 | 224.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.3 | 266 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 213 | 63 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 2.9 | 94 | 31 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 707.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 307 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 92 | 134.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.4 | 306 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 207 | 59 | 1,016.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.2 | 2.9 | 34 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 555.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mugateke?
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 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 Mugateke today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mugateke?
Local time is 20:30. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mugateke?
Mugateke is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mugateke?
DEM 1,541 m.
Where is Mugateke located?
It is at -2.28320, 29.82410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mugateke in?
It is in Rwanda.