Location & Surroundings
Kaninga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,508 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 23 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 43 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 41 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° 37' 15" S, 30° 16' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1508 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 850 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:35
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kaninga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaninga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 15.7 | 0.6 | 225 | 83 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 74 | 63 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 3.1 | 118 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 602.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 336 | 65 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.0 | 333 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 45 | 62 | 1,017.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 4.0 | 95 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 99 | 725.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 336 | 74 | 1,014.4 | 0.11 / 0.49 | 18 | 118.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 1.1 | 348 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 36 | 56 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 151 | 42 | 1,010.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 50 | 585.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 307 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 39 | 158.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.8 | 1.2 | 319 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 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 Kaninga?
Now 15.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Kaninga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kaninga?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaninga?
Kaninga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kaninga?
DEM 1,508 m.
Where is Kaninga located?
It is at -1.62090, 30.26850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaninga in?
It is in Rwanda.