Location & Surroundings
Ruce is a settlement in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,853 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 51 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 26 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
3° 11' 59" S, 29° 31' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1853 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 447 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:33
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Ruce
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruce, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 16.8 | 1.3 | 90 | 87 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 4 | 58 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 309 | 53 | 1,010.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 575.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 83 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 122.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.4 | 1.6 | 87 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 87 | 57 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 217 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 2.80 / 2.80 | 100 | 466.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 62 | 85 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 98 | 76.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.7 | 1.8 | 86 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 109 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 65.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 0.9 | 132 | 31 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 869.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 2.0 | 82 | 58 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 155.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.3 | 1.8 | 81 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruce?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Ruce today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Ruce?
Local time is 12:33. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruce?
Ruce is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ruce?
DEM 1,853 m.
Where is Ruce located?
It is at -3.19970, 29.52170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruce in?
It is in Burundi.