Location & Surroundings
Rwitema is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 10 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 22 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° 47' 29" S, 30° 1' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1884 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 408 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:43
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rwitema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwitema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.23 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 | 24.7 | 0.4 | 176 | 54 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 2.1 | 351 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 5.28 / 5.28 | 95 | 92.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 1.9 | 325 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 2.34 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 124 | 71 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.9 | 52 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 2.23 / 2.23 | 99 | 714.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 335 | 88 | 1,015.7 | 1.61 / 3.84 | 100 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 0.9 | 336 | 89 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 0.2 | 233 | 76 | 1,017.7 | 0.13 / 0.21 | 100 | 65.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.3 | 4.8 | 30 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 2.22 / 2.43 | 100 | 733.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 1.3 | 305 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 2.23 | 78 | 170.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 298 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 273 | 70 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 96.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 1.8 | 105 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 84 | 645.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwitema?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rwitema today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rwitema?
Local time is 22:43. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwitema?
Rwitema is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwitema?
DEM 1,884 m.
Where is Rwitema located?
It is at -1.79130, 30.03240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwitema in?
It is in Rwanda.