Location & Surroundings
Nkumba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,547 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 53 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 60 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° 6' 28" S, 29° 36' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1547 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 542 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:19
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 16.4 | 0.6 | 286 | 83 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 115 | 65 | 1,018.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 93 | 63.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 3.3 | 82 | 31 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 816.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 1.1 | 351 | 57 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 179.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 1.0 | 294 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 116 | 46 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 58.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 2.8 | 85 | 24 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 888.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 313 | 49 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 188.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.2 | 1.5 | 300 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 141 | 53 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 23.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 1.1 | 87 | 29 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 728.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 138 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 125.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 1.3 | 283 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.26 / 0.46 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkumba?
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 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 Nkumba today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nkumba?
Local time is 12:19. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkumba?
Nkumba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkumba?
DEM 1,547 m.
Where is Nkumba located?
It is at -2.10790, 29.61060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkumba in?
It is in Rwanda.