Location & Surroundings
Kankamba is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 65 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 30 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° 32' 25" S, 29° 38' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1661 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,957 p/km²
- Built-up 23.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:59
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kankamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 16.3 | 1.7 | 147 | 81 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 110 | 58 | 1,012.3 | 4.63 / 4.63 | 71 | 686.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 0.8 | 2 | 84 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 3.34 | 77 | 207.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 0.7 | 309 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 0.6 | 169 | 75 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 25.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.9 | 90 | 50 | 1,012.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 474.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 63 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 75 | 141.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 0.8 | 330 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.8 | 1.0 | 128 | 67 | 1,018.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.7 | 191 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.89 / 0.92 | 65 | 447.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 0.2 | 92 | 88 | 1,018.0 | 0.94 / 1.86 | 100 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 0.4 | 302 | 80 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 1.4 | 133 | 71 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 60.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankamba?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Kankamba today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kankamba?
Local time is 17:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankamba?
Kankamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kankamba?
DEM 1,661 m.
Where is Kankamba located?
It is at -1.54040, 29.63930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankamba in?
It is in Rwanda.