Location & Surroundings
Rukukuru is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,242 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lyantonde, 19 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 190 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 57 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° 34' 0" S, 31° 7' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1242 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:41
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rukukuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukukuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 21.2 | 2.0 | 100 | 59 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 118 | 57 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 157 | 53 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 49.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 3.8 | 129 | 45 | 1,010.9 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 81 | 461.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.5 | 91 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 97 | 78.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.0 | 10 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 137 | 47 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 3.6 | 102 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 93 | 567.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 1.2 | 62 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 1.25 / 1.36 | 82 | 98.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 298 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.2 | 251 | 51 | 1,015.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 3.0 | 91 | 32 | 1,009.3 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 99 | 677.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 1.9 | 74 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.48 / 0.64 | 30 | 133.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukukuru?
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukukuru today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rukukuru?
Local time is 02:41. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rukukuru?
Rukukuru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rukukuru?
DEM 1,242 m.
Where is Rukukuru located?
It is at -0.56667, 31.11667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukukuru in?
It is in Uganda.