Location & Surroundings
Cukwe is an intermittent stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,070 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, 65 km away.
Overview
Cukwe is river in Rwanda; GeoNames ID = 7049725.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 2,070 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 21' 51" S, 29° 29' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 2070 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 385 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:49
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Cukwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cukwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
22 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 16.9 | 0.8 | 319 | 71 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 1.8 | 267 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.8 | 102 | 57 | 1,018.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 6 | 91.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 3.0 | 117 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.09 / 0.12 | 100 | 643.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 0.8 | 316 | 62 | 1,015.2 | 0.21 / 0.33 | 54 | 113.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 263 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 106 | 56 | 1,017.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 39 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 104 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.76 / 0.82 | 93 | 648.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.8 | 1.6 | 256 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 1 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 1.5 | 255 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 97 | 55 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 63.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 96 | 38 | 1,009.6 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 73 | 654.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 0.7 | 165 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 157.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cukwe?
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of 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 03:49. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Cukwe?
Cukwe is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Cukwe?
DEM 2,070 m.
Where is Cukwe located?
It is at -2.36420, 29.48840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cukwe in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry