Location & Surroundings
Rucunda is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 13 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 37 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 31 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° 22' 57" S, 29° 35' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 2117 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 673 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:37
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rucunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rucunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 17.7 | 1.2 | 96 | 63 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 4.1 | 99 | 43 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.0 | 88 | 24 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 766.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 125 | 33 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 220.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.7 | 139 | 40 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 105 | 32 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 1.0 | 117 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 924.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 164 | 38 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 196.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.1 | 0.3 | 277 | 46 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.6 | 136 | 34 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 81.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 0.8 | 177 | 23 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 877.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.2 | 240 | 42 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 143.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 0.5 | 309 | 46 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rucunda?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 12:37. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rucunda?
Rucunda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rucunda?
DEM 2,117 m.
Where is Rucunda located?
It is at -3.38240, 29.59300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rucunda in?
It is in Burundi.