Location & Surroundings
Rukira is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,846 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 5 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 82 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Colline Rukira
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° 35' 25" S, 29° 41' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1846 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 531 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rukira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,015.1 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 | 22.5 | 1.2 | 142 | 51 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 23 | 39 | 1,010.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 76 | 498.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 250 | 64 | 1,014.0 | 0.16 / 0.26 | 87 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 264 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.2 | 120 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 2.9 | 84 | 22 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 861.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 359 | 40 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 225.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 259 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 1.6 | 113 | 39 | 1,014.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 36 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 2.8 | 81 | 21 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 869.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 238 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 156 | 50 | 1,011.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 54 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.23 / 0.38 | 75 | 53.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukira?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 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 Rukira today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rukira?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukira?
Rukira is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukira?
DEM 1,846 m.
Where is Rukira located?
It is at -2.59020, 29.69810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukira in?
It is in Rwanda.