Location & Surroundings
Rushoka is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 31 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 39 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° 57' 3" S, 29° 46' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1581 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 314 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:20
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rushoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rushoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.59 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 | 15.1 | 1.2 | 315 | 87 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 87 | 63 | 1,017.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 87 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 52 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.46 / 0.65 | 99 | 571.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 321 | 73 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 8 | 139.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 1.3 | 340 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.11 / 0.59 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 85 | 63 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 98 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 3.0 | 137 | 51 | 1,011.7 | 0.91 / 1.35 | 88 | 618.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 333 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 4 | 127.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.7 | 1.2 | 316 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 91 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.7 | 308 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.94 / 0.94 | 96 | 473.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.0 | 307 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 1.82 / 2.76 | 100 | 161.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.8 | 0.7 | 349 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rushoka?
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rushoka today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rushoka?
Local time is 09:20. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rushoka?
Rushoka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rushoka?
DEM 1,581 m.
Where is Rushoka located?
It is at -1.95070, 29.77960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rushoka in?
It is in Rwanda.