Location & Surroundings
Rwintashya is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,374 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 18 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 36 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 17 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° 9' 40" S, 30° 18' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1374 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,280 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:39
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rwintashya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwintashya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 17.3 | 0.6 | 280 | 91 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 123 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 16 | 90.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 3.7 | 95 | 35 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 83 | 630.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 16 | 53 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 48 | 134.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.6 | 12 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 0.7 | 81 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 92.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 58 | 55 | 1,010.1 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 72 | 434.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 324 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.20 / 0.65 | 50 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.4 | 0.5 | 355 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 195 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.66 / 0.68 | 99 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 133 | 45 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 84 | 497.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 348 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 73 | 118.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.4 | 1.3 | 54 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.56 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwintashya?
Now 17.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Rwintashya today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rwintashya?
Local time is 12:39. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwintashya?
Rwintashya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwintashya?
DEM 1,374 m.
Where is Rwintashya located?
It is at -2.16110, 30.30090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwintashya in?
It is in Rwanda.