Location & Surroundings
Rukora is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 27 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 4 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° 11' 15" S, 30° 6' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1447 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 883 p/km²
- Built-up 10.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:55
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukora
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukora, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,017.8 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 | 22.7 | 1.1 | 156 | 61 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.4 | 2.9 | 77 | 24 | 1,009.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 839.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 50 | 44 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 70 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.9 | 331 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 0.4 | 178 | 39 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.5 | 2.4 | 72 | 20 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 871.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 58 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.1 | 224 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 0.3 | 118 | 49 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 2.2 | 106 | 32 | 1,007.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 83 | 588.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 111 | 68 | 1,012.8 | 0.79 / 0.85 | 89 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.4 | 346 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.5 | 0.5 | 60 | 74 | 1,016.3 | 0.67 / 1.30 | 100 | 36.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukora?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 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 Rukora today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rukora?
Local time is 16:55. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukora?
Rukora is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukora?
DEM 1,447 m.
Where is Rukora located?
It is at -2.18760, 30.11600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukora in?
It is in Rwanda.