Location & Surroundings
Rukingu is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,895 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 24 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 31 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° 46' 43" S, 29° 55' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1895 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 380 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:28
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukingu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukingu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 26.6 | 2.4 | 86 | 36 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.9 | 357 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 32 | 180.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 329 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 109 | 50 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 64.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 2.8 | 101 | 27 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 712.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 18 | 44 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 2.1 | 334 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.1 | 113 | 49 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 23.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.0 | 0.9 | 132 | 28 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 555.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 8 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 103.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 77 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 0.8 | 123 | 62 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 21.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.8 | 2.6 | 73 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 1.53 / 1.54 | 96 | 533.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukingu?
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 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 Rukingu today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rukingu?
Local time is 01:28. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukingu?
Rukingu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukingu?
DEM 1,895 m.
Where is Rukingu located?
It is at -1.77870, 29.93050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukingu in?
It is in Rwanda.