Location & Surroundings
Nkubi is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,723 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 6 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 85 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 40 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° 38' 49" S, 29° 45' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1723 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,890 p/km²
- Built-up 16.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:25
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Nkubi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkubi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 17.5 | 1.1 | 278 | 75 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 163 | 52 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 28 | 30 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 589.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 306 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 98 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.3 | 229 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.7 | 109 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 69.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 4.2 | 63 | 24 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 875.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 301 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 181.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.4 | 1.2 | 263 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 121 | 38 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 53.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 2.5 | 52 | 19 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 895.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 260 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 111.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.6 | 1.0 | 229 | 61 | 1,012.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 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 Nkubi?
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Nkubi today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Nkubi?
Local time is 08:25. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkubi?
Nkubi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkubi?
DEM 1,723 m.
Where is Nkubi located?
It is at -2.64686, 29.75162 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkubi in?
It is in Rwanda.