Location & Surroundings
Muhembe is a fourth-order administrative division in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,765 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 9 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 87 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 37' 18" S, 29° 39' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1765 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 687 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:18
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Places in Muhembe
Weather in Muhembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Muhembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 17.5 | 1.0 | 262 | 73 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.1 | 277 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 121 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 77.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 3.7 | 76 | 25 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 864.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.7 | 243 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 178.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 256 | 50 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.5 | 112 | 36 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 3.6 | 93 | 28 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 711.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 1.1 | 303 | 50 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 105.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.6 | 41 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.1 | 78 | 57 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 89 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 55 | 514.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.0 | 1.3 | 256 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 1.07 / 1.95 | 100 | 153.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Muhembe?
Now 17.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 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 Muhembe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Muhembe?
Local time is 05:18. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Muhembe?
Muhembe is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Muhembe?
DEM 1,765 m.
Where is Muhembe located?
It is at -2.62165, 29.65818 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Muhembe in?
It is in Rwanda.