Location & Surroundings
Rugete is an intermittent stream in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabamba, 14 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 64 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
Rugete is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Ruyigi Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Ruyigi Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 28' 12" S, 30° 30' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1290 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,186 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:52
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rugete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 206 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 17.6 | 1.1 | 331 | 93 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 304 | 87 | 1,018.8 | 5.48 / 5.48 | 86 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 336 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 5.23 | 99 | 206.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 313 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 21 | 42.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.2 | 332 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.18 / 0.30 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 149 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 98.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 1.8 | 51 | 45 | 1,008.7 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 78 | 859.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 323 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 1.04 / 1.71 | 86 | 155.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.5 | 0.3 | 257 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 4.54 / 6.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 0.9 | 214 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 5.95 | 100 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.7 | 179 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 5.28 | 100 | 552.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 222 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 5.07 | 100 | 41.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 0.3 | 229 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugete?
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 206 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rugete today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Rugete?
Local time is 09:52. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugete?
Rugete is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Rugete?
DEM 1,290 m.
Where is Rugete located?
It is at -3.47000, 30.50230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugete in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry