Location & Surroundings
Rubaka is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,212 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busogo, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is 72 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Colline Rubaka
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° 34' 0" S, 29° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2212 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 293 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:21
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rubaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rubaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
13.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 13.0 | 0.8 | 297 | 87 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 1.1 | 74 | 68 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 67 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 99 | 546.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 0.6 | 23 | 89 | 1,017.7 | 0.95 / 2.46 | 75 | 203.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 0.8 | 281 | 87 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 1.4 | 97 | 71 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.7 | 110 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 3.67 / 3.72 | 94 | 728.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 0.5 | 82 | 91 | 1,017.7 | 1.40 / 5.12 | 96 | 204.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.0 | 0.5 | 174 | 89 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.0 | 110 | 76 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 49 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 2.2 | 105 | 70 | 1,014.0 | 1.91 / 2.28 | 97 | 680.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 0.7 | 156 | 86 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 100 | 139.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.7 | 0.8 | 330 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.01 / 1.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rubaka?
Now 13.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rubaka today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rubaka?
Local time is 10:21. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rubaka?
Rubaka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rubaka?
DEM 2,212 m.
Where is Rubaka located?
It is at -1.56667, 29.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rubaka in?
It is in Rwanda.