Location & Surroundings
Shinga is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,397 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 39 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 25 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° 16' 59" S, 29° 57' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1397 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 668 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:20
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 754 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.1 | 129 | 38 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 355 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 78.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 263 | 63 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 137 | 50 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.8 | 105 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 754.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 342 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 213 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 175 | 53 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 25.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.9 | 1.8 | 98 | 29 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 606.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 207 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 224.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 275 | 61 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 356 | 49 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.2 | 3.9 | 117 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 37 | 596.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shinga?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 754 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 Shinga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Shinga?
Local time is 01:20. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shinga?
Shinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shinga?
DEM 1,397 m.
Where is Shinga located?
It is at -2.28300, 29.95330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shinga in?
It is in Rwanda.