Location & Surroundings
Rukoro is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,969 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 12 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 82 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 14 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° 42' 16" S, 29° 21' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1969 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,712 p/km²
- Built-up 9.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:42
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rukoro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukoro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 754 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.73 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 | 13.8 | 0.9 | 30 | 90 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 63 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 48 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 0.4 | 183 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 3.26 / 3.61 | 94 | 754.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.0 | 47 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.21 / 3.81 | 56 | 118.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 1.0 | 28 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 48 | 71 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 20 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 97 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 2.68 / 3.01 | 64 | 801.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 0.5 | 111 | 87 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 2.90 | 6 | 166.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.5 | 1.1 | 14 | 88 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 99 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 122 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 2.06 / 2.18 | 97 | 732.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 0.6 | 18 | 89 | 1,016.5 | 1.48 / 3.66 | 99 | 218.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.8 | 0.7 | 28 | 88 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukoro?
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 754 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukoro today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rukoro?
Local time is 07:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukoro?
Rukoro is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukoro?
DEM 1,969 m.
Where is Rukoro located?
It is at -1.70450, 29.36170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukoro in?
It is in Rwanda.