Location & Surroundings
Nkoto is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,632 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 7 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 28 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° 52' 23" S, 29° 54' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1632 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 562 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:17
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Nkoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 24.8 | 1.7 | 112 | 48 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.8 | 358 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 74 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 310 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 70 | 58 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 15 | 80.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.0 | 189 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 87 | 565.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 322 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 97 | 127.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 1.3 | 296 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 202 | 62 | 1,016.0 | 0.15 / 0.23 | 100 | 40.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.1 | 1.8 | 113 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 93 | 667.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 333 | 62 | 1,011.4 | 0.16 / 0.20 | 100 | 112.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.4 | 294 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 66 | 53 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 2.3 | 112 | 34 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 674.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkoto?
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Nkoto today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nkoto?
Local time is 01:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkoto?
Nkoto is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkoto?
DEM 1,632 m.
Where is Nkoto located?
It is at -1.87310, 29.90310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkoto in?
It is in Rwanda.