Location & Surroundings
Kankuba is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,465 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 8 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 14 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° 1' 50" S, 30° 1' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1465 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,259 p/km²
- Built-up 12.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kankuba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankuba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 21.4 | 1.1 | 161 | 70 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 332 | 65 | 1,010.3 | 5.10 / 5.10 | 74 | 473.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 1.8 | 328 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 150.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 0.7 | 358 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.2 | 91 | 56 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 81 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 3.5 | 60 | 43 | 1,010.4 | 0.17 / 0.18 | 100 | 527.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.7 | 314 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 96 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 0.6 | 354 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 0.4 | 75 | 59 | 1,017.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 2.5 | 77 | 38 | 1,010.1 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 100 | 621.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 324 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.20 / 0.29 | 77 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.1 | 311 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 0.5 | 151 | 56 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 93.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankuba?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 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 Kankuba today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kankuba?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankuba?
Kankuba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kankuba?
DEM 1,465 m.
Where is Kankuba located?
It is at -2.03060, 30.02380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankuba in?
It is in Rwanda.