Location & Surroundings
Rugamba is a stream in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,467 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 19 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: Rugambu
Overview
Rugamba is DE Bach in Ruanda.
It is located in Western Province, Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Located in Western Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 52' 26" S, 29° 17' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1467 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 479 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:05
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rugamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 19.1 | 0.4 | 15 | 69 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 2.4 | 114 | 55 | 1,016.2 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 61 | 57.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 303 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 795.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 72 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 110.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 0.6 | 46 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.9 | 124 | 54 | 1,016.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 18 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 307 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 746.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 3.5 | 89 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 47 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 0.8 | 121 | 66 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 103 | 57 | 1,016.6 | 0.15 / 0.27 | 96 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 2.4 | 253 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.14 / 0.41 | 100 | 594.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 59 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 51.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.7 | 1.6 | 16 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugamba?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 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 Rugamba today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rugamba?
Local time is 12:05. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugamba?
Rugamba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Rugamba?
DEM 1,467 m.
Where is Rugamba located?
It is at -1.87400, 29.28880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugamba in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry