Location & Surroundings
Kona is an intermittent stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,368 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mugina, 6 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 20 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 5' 20" S, 29° 59' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1368 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 823 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:03
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Kona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 19.2 | 1.2 | 278 | 73 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 313 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 0.8 | 299 | 75 | 1,017.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 80 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 1.8 | 166 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 629.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.7 | 338 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 143.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 0.8 | 359 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.2 | 47 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 2.7 | 97 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 716.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 1.4 | 257 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.20 / 0.40 | 96 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 1.4 | 311 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.55 / 0.95 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 97 | 74 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 26 | 51 | 1,008.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 93 | 632.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.6 | 0.9 | 252 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 3.27 / 3.40 | 69 | 75.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kona?
Now 19.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Kona today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kona?
Local time is 04:03. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kona?
Kona is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Kona?
DEM 1,368 m.
Where is Kona located?
It is at -2.08880, 29.99680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kona in?
It is in Rwanda.