Location & Surroundings
Mukono is a grassland in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,293 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 23 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 74 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 66 km away.
Basic Data
- Type grassland (GRSLD)
- an area dominated by grass vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 58' 40" S, 30° 43' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1293 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other grasslands nearby
Weather in Mukono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 819 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 20.8 | 0.8 | 92 | 76 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.1 | 48 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 4.62 / 4.62 | 99 | 819.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.1 | 79 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 6.39 / 11.02 | 99 | 62.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 1.5 | 206 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 0.5 | 234 | 72 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 99.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.7 | 107 | 44 | 1,009.2 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 78 | 882.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 1.0 | 239 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.78 / 1.29 | 77 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.5 | 253 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 0.5 | 197 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.27 / 0.28 | 90 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 2.0 | 108 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.55 / 0.83 | 44 | 797.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 257 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 222.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 273 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.6 | 0.7 | 74 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 93.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukono?
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 819 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 05:33 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Mukono?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukono?
Mukono is a grassland.
What is the elevation of Mukono?
DEM 1,293 m.
Where is Mukono located?
It is at -1.97778, 30.72556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukono in?
It is in Rwanda.