Location & Surroundings
Sheke is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,781 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 21 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 62 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° 44' 42" S, 29° 34' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1781 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 394 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:56
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Sheke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.2 | 2.6 | 84 | 41 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 1.8 | 181 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 100 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 1.1 | 258 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 2.4 | 109 | 56 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 45.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.9 | 40 | 38 | 1,012.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 508.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 255 | 64 | 1,015.9 | 0.11 / 0.15 | 100 | 63.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 253 | 64 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 127 | 57 | 1,017.6 | 0.09 / 0.14 | 100 | 29.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 2.7 | 98 | 37 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 473.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 293 | 56 | 1,015.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 1.3 | 260 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 2.1 | 87 | 48 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 77.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 3.1 | 111 | 39 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 580.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheke?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Sheke today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Sheke?
Local time is 22:56. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sheke?
Sheke is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sheke?
DEM 1,781 m.
Where is Sheke located?
It is at -2.74500, 29.57070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheke in?
It is in Rwanda.