Location & Surroundings
Kora is a town in Western Province, Rwanda with 15,134 inhabitants, at 2,474 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mukamira, 6 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 78 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 36' 36" S, 29° 26' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 2474 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 15,134
- Pop. Density 3,673 p/km²
- Built-up 13.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:09
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kora
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kora, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,015.5 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 | 13.4 | 0.7 | 71 | 76 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 98 | 58 | 1,016.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 2.1 | 101 | 49 | 1,013.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 73 | 468.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 0.8 | 353 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.66 / 0.72 | 93 | 192.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 0.3 | 312 | 69 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 1.7 | 105 | 60 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.1 | 89 | 39 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 701.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 52 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 160.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.1 | 0.3 | 341 | 61 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 119 | 50 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 99 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 0.4 | 39 | 58 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.8 | 1.0 | 39 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 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 Kora?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 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 Kora today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kora?
Local time is 11:09. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kora?
Kora is a populated place.
How many people live in Kora?
Population about 15,134.
What is the elevation of Kora?
DEM 2,474 m.
Where is Kora located?
It is at -1.61010, 29.44500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kora in?
It is in Rwanda.