Location & Surroundings
Rucunda is a third-order administrative division in Mwaro, Burundi, at 2,110 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 12 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 37 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 22' 26" S, 29° 35' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 2110 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 484 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:57
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Rucunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rucunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 21.7 | 2.2 | 99 | 32 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 1.0 | 127 | 21 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 804.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 127 | 34 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 246.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 164 | 41 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.9 | 126 | 34 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 0.4 | 296 | 27 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 735.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 105 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 215.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 0.1 | 295 | 53 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 0.9 | 104 | 40 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 66.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 0.8 | 153 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 507.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 148 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 98.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 0.5 | 151 | 49 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 1.8 | 136 | 48 | 1,016.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 11.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rucunda?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 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 Rucunda today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rucunda?
Local time is 13:57. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rucunda?
Rucunda is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rucunda?
DEM 2,110 m.
Where is Rucunda located?
It is at -3.37400, 29.59380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rucunda in?
It is in Burundi.