Location & Surroundings
Simbi is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,996 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitesi, 5 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 70 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 54 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° 6' 19" S, 29° 27' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1996 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 471 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Simbi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simbi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 16.1 | 0.7 | 325 | 70 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 2.0 | 105 | 54 | 1,016.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 11 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 50 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 753.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.1 | 21 | 55 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 168.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.1 | 286 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 2.0 | 110 | 64 | 1,017.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 85 | 42.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 106 | 42 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 76 | 481.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 72 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 153.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.9 | 0.3 | 352 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 105 | 53 | 1,015.6 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 100 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 182 | 41 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 75 | 676.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 317 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 1.05 / 1.11 | 100 | 145.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.2 | 1.3 | 310 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simbi?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Simbi today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Simbi?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simbi?
Simbi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Simbi?
DEM 1,996 m.
Where is Simbi located?
It is at -2.10540, 29.45060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simbi in?
It is in Rwanda.