Location & Surroundings
Rugongo is a ridge(s) in Uganda, at 1,737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rubaare, 8 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 315 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: Nirugongo
Overview
Rugongo is DE Gebirgskamm in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,941 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 9' 0" S, 30° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1737 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 814 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:09
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rugongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 19.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.89 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 | 18.1 | 1.2 | 135 | 81 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.8 | 65 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 5.56 / 5.56 | 99 | 602.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 299 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 1.23 / 6.79 | 94 | 29.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 1.4 | 301 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.3 | 88 | 78 | 1,017.3 | 0.62 / 0.89 | 98 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 91 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 4.25 / 5.14 | 93 | 797.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.7 | 332 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 5.03 | 99 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 0.7 | 345 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 1.0 | 80 | 77 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 44 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 3.8 | 84 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.64 / 0.67 | 100 | 795.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 305 | 85 | 1,015.6 | 1.76 / 2.43 | 89 | 39.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.4 | 297 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 1.0 | 133 | 69 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 94.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugongo?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 19.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rugongo today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rugongo?
Local time is 16:09. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rugongo?
Rugongo is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Rugongo?
DEM 1,737 m.
Where is Rugongo located?
It is at -1.15000, 30.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugongo in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry