Location & Surroundings
Rukaranka is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 83 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 64 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° 25' 23" S, 29° 28' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2166 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 458 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:01
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Rukaranka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukaranka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.3 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 | 15.6 | 1.0 | 247 | 73 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 3.1 | 107 | 58 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.8 | 102 | 30 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 802.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 244 | 46 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 1.7 | 257 | 55 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 3.2 | 111 | 38 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 3.2 | 84 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 946.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 1.2 | 304 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 224.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.8 | 1.8 | 265 | 57 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.7 | 117 | 42 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 64 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 747.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 1.0 | 271 | 51 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.7 | 1.7 | 258 | 62 | 1,014.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukaranka?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 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 Rukaranka today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rukaranka?
Local time is 13:01. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukaranka?
Rukaranka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukaranka?
DEM 2,166 m.
Where is Rukaranka located?
It is at -2.42310, 29.47850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukaranka in?
It is in Rwanda.