Location & Surroundings
Shunga is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,700 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gikongoro, 11 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 74 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 48 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° 29' 21" S, 29° 39' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1700 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 499 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:52
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.7 | 1.5 | 287 | 74 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 133 | 50 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 51 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 51 | 562.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 0.9 | 266 | 60 | 1,013.3 | 0.35 / 0.37 | 97 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.4 | 238 | 64 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 104 | 45 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 4.1 | 78 | 28 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 849.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 296 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 175.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.9 | 1.7 | 278 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 183 | 44 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 57 | 21 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 909.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 266 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 136.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.0 | 1.7 | 199 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shunga?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Shunga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Shunga?
Local time is 09:52. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shunga?
Shunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shunga?
DEM 1,700 m.
Where is Shunga located?
It is at -2.48920, 29.66630 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shunga in?
It is in Rwanda.