Location & Surroundings
Rukinga is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,504 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyarusozi, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 245 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 45' 1" N, 30° 23' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1504 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 832 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:07
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rukinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 25.9 | 2.0 | 346 | 52 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 164 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 2.68 / 2.68 | 73 | 176.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 0.6 | 128 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 145 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 84.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.4 | 312 | 57 | 1,009.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 67 | 523.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 220 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 3.39 / 3.42 | 100 | 242.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 209 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 161 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 99 | 6.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 1.5 | 333 | 56 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 531.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 205 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 2.81 / 2.81 | 99 | 148.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.8 | 205 | 87 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 134 | 71 | 1,015.1 | 0.05 / 0.15 | 91 | 63.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 1.0 | 263 | 47 | 1,009.4 | 0.93 / 1.08 | 100 | 435.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukinga?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Rukinga today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rukinga?
Local time is 01:07. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rukinga?
Rukinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rukinga?
DEM 1,504 m.
Where is Rukinga located?
It is at 0.75041, 30.39952 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukinga in?
It is in Uganda.