Location & Surroundings
Rukaragata is a stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,815 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 83 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 55 km away.
Overview
Rukaragata is DE Bach in Ruanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 32' 15" S, 29° 35' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1815 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,772 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:42
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Rukaragata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukaragata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
55 %
Precip
1.64 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 | 14.3 | 1.2 | 274 | 92 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.9 | 102 | 80 | 1,017.9 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 47 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 68 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.66 / 1.13 | 99 | 741.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.8 | 259 | 81 | 1,015.9 | 0.86 / 1.98 | 41 | 40.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 1.3 | 272 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 1.64 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 99 | 76 | 1,017.6 | 0.15 / 1.80 | 68 | 78.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 137 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 1.56 / 3.35 | 99 | 764.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.4 | 257 | 91 | 1,016.0 | 1.65 / 5.00 | 89 | 108.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.6 | 1.9 | 264 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 3.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 60 | 76 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 63.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 74 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 2.74 / 2.75 | 89 | 835.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 1.0 | 209 | 90 | 1,015.8 | 1.27 / 4.02 | 93 | 126.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.6 | 1.7 | 260 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukaragata?
Now 14.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukaragata today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rukaragata?
Local time is 07:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukaragata?
Rukaragata is a stream.
What is the elevation of Rukaragata?
DEM 1,815 m.
Where is Rukaragata located?
It is at -2.53740, 29.59980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukaragata in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry