Location & Surroundings
Rwasama is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is 40 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 39 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° 35' 23" S, 30° 4' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 2143 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,109 p/km²
- Built-up 10.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:21
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rwasama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwasama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.1 | 285 | 62 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 84 | 49 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 59 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 551.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 2.0 | 307 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 8 | 179.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.5 | 310 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 101 | 49 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.5 | 77 | 31 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 734.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 360 | 48 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.3 | 1.6 | 304 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 122 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 2.8 | 57 | 26 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 797.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 324 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 80 | 123.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.2 | 1.3 | 39 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwasama?
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 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 Rwasama today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rwasama?
Local time is 08:21. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwasama?
Rwasama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwasama?
DEM 2,143 m.
Where is Rwasama located?
It is at -1.58960, 30.07890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwasama in?
It is in Rwanda.