Location & Surroundings
Bukekele is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,357 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyagatare, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 73 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Colline Bukekele
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° 20' 0" S, 30° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1357 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,306 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:16
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Bukekele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukekele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 17.7 | 0.6 | 1 | 86 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 36 | 72 | 1,015.8 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 100 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 76 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 3.43 / 3.80 | 90 | 640.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.3 | 277 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 3.56 / 7.36 | 99 | 86.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 0.7 | 280 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 167 | 67 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 81.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.8 | 147 | 43 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 729.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 282 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 73 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.5 | 1.3 | 274 | 69 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 207 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 96.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 1.5 | 66 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 817.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 354 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 129.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.7 | 1.2 | 18 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukekele?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 Bukekele today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bukekele?
Local time is 09:16. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukekele?
Bukekele is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bukekele?
DEM 1,357 m.
Where is Bukekele located?
It is at -1.33333, 30.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukekele in?
It is in Rwanda.