Location & Surroundings
Rukankama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 30 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 19 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° 5' 23" S, 30° 17' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1490 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 912 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:06
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukankama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukankama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.71 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 | 21.4 | 0.6 | 86 | 57 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.5 | 319 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 163 | 50 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 2.4 | 87 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 88 | 603.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.2 | 359 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.50 / 0.71 | 67 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 328 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 278 | 70 | 1,017.1 | 0.77 / 0.91 | 100 | 31.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 3.6 | 129 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 96 | 562.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.1 | 22 | 58 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 33 | 83.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 0.4 | 28 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 0.6 | 59 | 53 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 1.4 | 135 | 30 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 522.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.3 | 1.6 | 27 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 38 | 117.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukankama?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukankama today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rukankama?
Local time is 07:06. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukankama?
Rukankama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukankama?
DEM 1,490 m.
Where is Rukankama located?
It is at -2.08980, 30.29340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukankama in?
It is in Rwanda.