Location & Surroundings
Rwunga is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinigi, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 79 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 28 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° 27' 57" S, 29° 32' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 2406 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 357 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:02
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rwunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 856 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.05 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 | 16.9 | 1.7 | 81 | 80 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 1.0 | 134 | 91 | 1,018.5 | 2.08 / 2.08 | 97 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.8 | 0.8 | 145 | 87 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 103 | 67 | 1,017.9 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 3 | 90.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.4 | 92 | 45 | 1,012.2 | 2.75 / 3.05 | 93 | 855.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 0.7 | 156 | 85 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 2.28 | 80 | 143.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 1.1 | 116 | 85 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 1.6 | 114 | 77 | 1,019.5 | 0.15 / 0.36 | 70 | 34.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 1.9 | 105 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 3.84 / 4.20 | 93 | 764.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 0.6 | 109 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 96 | 121.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 0.4 | 137 | 79 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.8 | 106 | 62 | 1,017.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 88 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.1 | 2.2 | 97 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 4.74 / 4.79 | 82 | 699.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwunga?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 856 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rwunga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rwunga?
Local time is 22:02. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwunga?
Rwunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwunga?
DEM 2,406 m.
Where is Rwunga located?
It is at -1.46570, 29.54270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwunga in?
It is in Rwanda.