Location & Surroundings
Mugwato is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,517 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 25 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 33 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° 50' 33" S, 29° 51' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1517 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 192 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:12
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mugwato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mugwato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 16.9 | 1.1 | 313 | 68 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 125 | 52 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 52 | 34 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 496.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 2.1 | 330 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 58 | 165.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 1.9 | 334 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 113 | 51 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 2.4 | 71 | 29 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 700.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 345 | 48 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 111.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.7 | 1.8 | 326 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 160 | 52 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 0.7 | 107 | 25 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 719.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 349 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 90 | 92.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.8 | 0.6 | 53 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mugwato?
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 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 Mugwato today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mugwato?
Local time is 10:12. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mugwato?
Mugwato is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mugwato?
DEM 1,517 m.
Where is Mugwato located?
It is at -1.84250, 29.86170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mugwato in?
It is in Rwanda.