Location & Surroundings
Rugongo is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,281 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 11 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 41 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 110 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° 34' 29" S, 30° 15' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1281 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 485 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:48
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rugongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 29.1 | 0.8 | 226 | 31 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 357 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 142.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 309 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 142 | 42 | 1,014.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 3.7 | 115 | 21 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 802.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 358 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 0.5 | 134 | 47 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 4.1 | 96 | 36 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 81.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.3 | 4.0 | 106 | 20 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 926.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 360 | 31 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 185.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 164 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 3.1 | 114 | 35 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 91.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.7 | 3.4 | 109 | 19 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 909.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugongo?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 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 Rugongo today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Rugongo?
Local time is 22:48. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugongo?
Rugongo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rugongo?
DEM 1,281 m.
Where is Rugongo located?
It is at -3.57460, 30.26390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugongo in?
It is in Burundi.