Location & Surroundings
Ruko is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,205 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gikongoro, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 78 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 67 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° 22' 56" S, 29° 30' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 2205 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:54
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ruko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 18.7 | 1.3 | 131 | 68 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.1 | 108 | 48 | 1,012.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 96 | 600.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 248 | 68 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 42 | 104.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 2.0 | 264 | 73 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 0.8 | 147 | 64 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 2.4 | 115 | 34 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 737.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 267 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 193.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 2.4 | 277 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 1.0 | 117 | 79 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 144 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 1.18 / 1.33 | 100 | 790.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.6 | 271 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 1.32 / 2.65 | 100 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 2.1 | 280 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 1.1 | 73 | 70 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 60 | 95.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruko?
Now 18.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Ruko today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Ruko?
Local time is 19:54. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruko?
Ruko is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruko?
DEM 2,205 m.
Where is Ruko located?
It is at -2.38230, 29.50700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruko in?
It is in Rwanda.