Location & Surroundings
Ruconsho is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,261 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 22 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 52 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 32 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° 31' 17" S, 29° 52' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 2261 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 182 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:27
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Ruconsho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruconsho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 329 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 18.9 | 1.0 | 37 | 60 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 1.0 | 308 | 70 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 110 | 56 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 101 | 42 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 329.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 1.4 | 347 | 63 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 256.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 323 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 110 | 53 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 125 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 635.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.3 | 0.8 | 348 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 142.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.5 | 326 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 2.3 | 83 | 37 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.0 | 89 | 29 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 714.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.2 | 1.5 | 3 | 61 | 1,012.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 148.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruconsho?
Now 18.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 329 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 Ruconsho today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ruconsho?
Local time is 02:27. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruconsho?
Ruconsho is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruconsho?
DEM 2,261 m.
Where is Ruconsho located?
It is at -1.52152, 29.87420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruconsho in?
It is in Rwanda.