Location & Surroundings
Rukeli is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,293 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 65 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 47 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° 0' 50" S, 29° 28' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2293 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 920 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:32
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukeli
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukeli, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 0.7 | 7 | 61 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 101 | 44 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 74.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 60 | 32 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 753.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.0 | 36 | 53 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 172.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 1.7 | 299 | 68 | 1,014.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 108 | 54 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.4 | 105 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 47 | 612.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 80 | 62 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 182.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.4 | 1.5 | 346 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 116 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 103 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 560.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 0.9 | 72 | 70 | 1,014.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 113.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.8 | 1.1 | 354 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukeli?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Rukeli today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rukeli?
Local time is 09:32. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukeli?
Rukeli is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukeli?
DEM 2,293 m.
Where is Rukeli located?
It is at -2.01400, 29.47860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukeli in?
It is in Rwanda.