Location & Surroundings
Gakono is an intermittent stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,631 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 12 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 73 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Gakono is river in Rwanda; GeoNames ID = 7062617.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,631 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 29' 38" S, 29° 41' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1631 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 728 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:03
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Gakono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.9 | 1.4 | 288 | 74 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 138 | 51 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 41 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 43 | 568.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 265 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.38 / 0.39 | 96 | 121.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.4 | 234 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 101 | 45 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 4.1 | 76 | 29 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 841.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 304 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 168.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 1.6 | 280 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 133 | 42 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 2.6 | 54 | 20 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 920.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 267 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 132.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 1.6 | 203 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakono?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 Gakono today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gakono?
Local time is 08:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakono?
Gakono is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gakono?
DEM 1,631 m.
Where is Gakono located?
It is at -2.49380, 29.69770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakono in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry