Location & Surroundings
Rwimpongo is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,642 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 2 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 73 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 49 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° 4' 23" S, 29° 24' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1642 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,899 p/km²
- Built-up 9.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:03
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rwimpongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwimpongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 21.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
5.36 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 | 16.6 | 0.6 | 63 | 81 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 0.5 | 34 | 84 | 1,016.4 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 104 | 70 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 164 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 1.23 / 1.45 | 97 | 759.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.1 | 102 | 87 | 1,016.5 | 3.91 / 5.36 | 41 | 125.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 0.4 | 11 | 85 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 124 | 75 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 58 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 99 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 3.86 / 4.15 | 48 | 829.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.8 | 0.7 | 332 | 84 | 1,014.9 | 0.40 / 4.54 | 81 | 251.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 0.5 | 322 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 14 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 65 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.7 | 89 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 1.20 / 2.17 | 94 | 704.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 2.1 | 96 | 95 | 1,016.5 | 18.43 / 20.60 | 100 | 157.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwimpongo?
Now 16.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 21.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rwimpongo today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Rwimpongo?
Local time is 08:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwimpongo?
Rwimpongo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwimpongo?
DEM 1,642 m.
Where is Rwimpongo located?
It is at -2.07310, 29.41050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwimpongo in?
It is in Rwanda.