Location & Surroundings
Mugwato is an intermittent stream in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,974 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 2 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 40 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Mugwata
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 35' 37" S, 30° 3' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1974 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 407 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:28
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mugwato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mugwato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.83 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 | 18.4 | 0.6 | 276 | 75 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 2.1 | 116 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 3.18 / 3.18 | 91 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 105 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 98 | 601.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.9 | 324 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 96 | 96.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 1.6 | 294 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.32 / 0.83 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 122 | 73 | 1,017.9 | 0.80 / 1.62 | 77 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 172 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.42 / 2.05 | 100 | 578.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.8 | 2.1 | 293 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 2.51 / 4.55 | 100 | 54.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.8 | 2.2 | 314 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 138 | 66 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 84 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 105 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 1.10 / 1.57 | 99 | 633.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 337 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 1.18 / 2.75 | 100 | 48.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.8 | 1.4 | 327 | 79 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mugwato?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mugwato today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mugwato?
Local time is 08:28. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mugwato?
Mugwato is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Mugwato?
DEM 1,974 m.
Where is Mugwato located?
It is at -1.59360, 30.06200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mugwato in?
It is in Rwanda.