Location & Surroundings
Rugongo is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,522 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 16 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 21 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 89 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° 29' 38" S, 30° 6' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1522 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 361 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:54
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 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 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 21.5 | 0.3 | 354 | 44 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 3.3 | 100 | 38 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 5.1 | 131 | 25 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 732.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.1 | 38 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 172.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.8 | 228 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 110 | 36 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 72.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 4.4 | 113 | 24 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 752.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 2.1 | 335 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 82 | 86.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.8 | 1.1 | 184 | 62 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 5.4 | 97 | 37 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 4.5 | 122 | 18 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 866.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 135 | 24 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 273.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 1.2 | 105 | 31 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugongo?
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rugongo?
Local time is 07:54. 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 1,522 m.
Where is Rugongo located?
It is at -3.49400, 30.10270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugongo in?
It is in Burundi.