Location & Surroundings
Tumba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,589 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 29 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 37 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° 49' 47" S, 29° 49' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1589 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 146 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:21
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Tumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.2 | 0.9 | 122 | 60 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 117 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 760.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 318 | 59 | 1,013.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 59 | 93.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.7 | 320 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 0.4 | 173 | 47 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 2.9 | 94 | 22 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 920.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.8 | 349 | 49 | 1,014.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 90 | 203.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.7 | 315 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 148 | 43 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 2.4 | 116 | 21 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 912.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 53 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 238.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 1.4 | 327 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 2.3 | 121 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 84.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tumba?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 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 Tumba today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Tumba?
Local time is 19:21. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tumba?
Tumba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Tumba?
DEM 1,589 m.
Where is Tumba located?
It is at -1.82970, 29.82880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tumba in?
It is in Rwanda.