Location & Surroundings
Mukono is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,912 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 4 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 43 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 37 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° 33' 59" S, 30° 5' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1912 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 278 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:36
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mukono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 16.2 | 1.3 | 288 | 73 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.3 | 137 | 57 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.8 | 53 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 757.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 332 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 153.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.9 | 312 | 63 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 76 | 47 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 4.3 | 70 | 36 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 790.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 357 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 62 | 146.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 0.8 | 351 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 108 | 64 | 1,017.2 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 92 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 3.2 | 133 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 86 | 705.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 2.3 | 305 | 59 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 43 | 156.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.3 | 1.3 | 292 | 64 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukono?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 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 Mukono today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mukono?
Local time is 09:36. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukono?
Mukono is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mukono?
DEM 1,912 m.
Where is Mukono located?
It is at -1.56630, 30.09950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukono in?
It is in Rwanda.