Location & Surroundings
Rukore is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,484 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 19 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 53 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 26 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° 24' 1" S, 29° 54' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1484 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,133 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:28
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukore
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukore, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.1 | 196 | 68 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 2.2 | 132 | 35 | 1,010.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 34 | 648.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 281 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.15 / 0.22 | 57 | 228.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.1 | 245 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.7 | 83 | 56 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 3.0 | 3 | 40 | 1,009.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 85 | 583.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 258 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.31 / 0.44 | 100 | 189.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 266 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 1.0 | 268 | 77 | 1,015.6 | 0.70 / 1.03 | 100 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 2.0 | 76 | 32 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 75 | 630.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 269 | 60 | 1,010.5 | 0.37 / 0.38 | 21 | 114.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 262 | 66 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 0.5 | 282 | 55 | 1,014.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 33.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukore?
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Rukore today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rukore?
Local time is 15:28. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukore?
Rukore is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukore?
DEM 1,484 m.
Where is Rukore located?
It is at -2.40020, 29.91080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukore in?
It is in Rwanda.