Location & Surroundings
Nkuba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,479 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 53 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 44 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
2° 0' 41" S, 30° 31' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1479 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,185 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:55
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkuba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkuba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 22.3 | 2.3 | 131 | 49 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 2.0 | 115 | 35 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 468.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 27 | 46 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 334 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 2.9 | 62 | 51 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 86 | 34 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 529.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 28 | 42 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 54 | 59 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 1.4 | 108 | 43 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 4.3 | 82 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 81 | 640.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 48 | 55 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 73 | 126.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 0.6 | 278 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.1 | 1.4 | 76 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 70.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkuba?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.9 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 Nkuba today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Nkuba?
Local time is 18:55. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkuba?
Nkuba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkuba?
DEM 1,479 m.
Where is Nkuba located?
It is at -2.01130, 30.52850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkuba in?
It is in Rwanda.