Location & Surroundings
Rugamba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 20 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Colline Rugamba
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 52' 44" S, 29° 17' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1495 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 390 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:03
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
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 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (14 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 | 14 | 69 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 2.5 | 113 | 55 | 1,016.3 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 60 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 303 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 796.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 73 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 111.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.6 | 48 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.9 | 123 | 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 | 78 | 750.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 3.5 | 89 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 47 | 126.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 0.8 | 123 | 66 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 103 | 57 | 1,016.6 | 0.15 / 0.27 | 96 | 69.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 2.5 | 252 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.14 / 0.40 | 100 | 596.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 59 | 66 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 52.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.8 | 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 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 10:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugamba?
Rugamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rugamba?
DEM 1,495 m.
Where is Rugamba located?
It is at -1.87900, 29.29080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugamba in?
It is in Rwanda.