Location & Surroundings
Mwana is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,842 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 41 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° 38' 54" S, 29° 56' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1842 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,061 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:55
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mwana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 549 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.89 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 | 17.3 | 0.8 | 303 | 74 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 1.4 | 141 | 64 | 1,019.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 96 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.2 | 98 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 51 | 548.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 6 | 84 | 1,018.0 | 2.02 / 2.09 | 100 | 164.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.0 | 303 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 114 | 65 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 56 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 2.2 | 110 | 55 | 1,014.2 | 0.60 / 0.84 | 86 | 494.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 1.4 | 306 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 72 | 113.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.9 | 1.7 | 311 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 189 | 55 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 2.2 | 94 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 801.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 15 | 56 | 1,013.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 153.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.4 | 1.9 | 316 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwana?
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 549 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mwana today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mwana?
Local time is 11:55. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mwana?
Mwana is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mwana?
DEM 1,842 m.
Where is Mwana located?
It is at -1.64840, 29.94350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwana in?
It is in Rwanda.