Location & Surroundings
Cukwe is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,038 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gikongoro, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 78 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 66 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° 21' 46" S, 29° 29' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 2038 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 385 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:46
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Cukwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cukwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 23.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 14.5 | 1.9 | 259 | 79 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 3.6 | 118 | 50 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.5 | 104 | 40 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 622.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 0.9 | 278 | 63 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 163.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 1.7 | 265 | 71 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 102 | 61 | 1,018.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 54 | 82.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 4.7 | 108 | 37 | 1,010.5 | 0.73 / 0.82 | 100 | 703.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 260 | 66 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 34 | 123.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.3 | 1.9 | 262 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 107 | 60 | 1,017.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 16 | 70.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.1 | 119 | 39 | 1,011.2 | 0.25 / 0.28 | 66 | 702.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 272 | 62 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 73 | 161.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.2 | 1.5 | 263 | 70 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cukwe?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 23.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Cukwe today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Cukwe?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Cukwe?
Cukwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Cukwe?
DEM 2,038 m.
Where is Cukwe located?
It is at -2.36290, 29.49070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cukwe in?
It is in Rwanda.